Lomotil
#345769 - 05/08/09 10:37 AM
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mrae
Reged: 02/05/09
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Loc: California
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Has anyone tried Lomitil? I head it works good for ibs-d kinda like immodium. Well I asked my doctor to call me in a prescription so I guess I will see. I am just tired of dealing with this and not being able to go out and not stress on it. I am hoping this will give me some relief long enough I can get through the hypno cds to help deal with my anxiety. I was just curious if anyone has taken this before.
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Re: Lomotil
#345781 - 05/08/09 03:26 PM
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Pennie
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I took it for a while. I didn't notice much of a difference between the lomotil and immodium. Here's hoping it works for you. 
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Re: Lomotil
#345789 - 05/09/09 01:26 AM
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GaGa
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It's a very old drug and I took it years ago. Back then, I thought it was the best thing since "sliced bread"!  It's been so long, I can't remember the dosage, but unlike Immodium, it also calms you and will make you very drowsy - or it did me and others I know. But, I don't know the dosage I took either. But, for easing anxiety and stopping "D" - it was a wonder drug for me!
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Re: Lomotil
#345802 - 05/09/09 09:45 AM
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mrae
Reged: 02/05/09
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That would be nice if it eased my anxiety along with my D cause lately my anxiety has been through the roof.
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My father took it years ago and it helped him. I think IBS is genetic in it's probability and onset by an event. Mine hit hard several months after returning from Thailand when I was 19.
My mother told me my dad took it in the 70's, so if it's been around for 40 years, it can't be all bad.
PS. I have only recently discovered this site and have never been treated. The most attack-free time in my life was when I was taking St. John's Wort and Omega 3 for depression - just fyi. Good luck friend. Heather is an angel.
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I have taken this off and on for several years. I always keep a supply handy. One little pill works wonders - I don't think I've ever had to take more than one dose. It does also ease anxiety, but I don't get really drowsy.
One caveat - I only take when I really have to because it can make me really constipated. So I only take it if my D is out of control and I have to go somewhere. Occasionally I'll take it prophylactically but again there is the risk of constipation, this is only for if I'm going to be in a situation where I know I have to travel a long way with no pit stops available.
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IBS-A and GERD since 1983
Low FODMAP since 2012
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