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Donnatal contains 3 anti-spasmodics:
Hyoscyamine Sulfate (this is what's in Levsin)
Atropine Sulfate
Scopolamine Hydrobromide

It also contains Phenobarbital which is a mild sedative.

I don't know if it's the combination of the three different anti-spasmodics or the addition of the phenobarbital that makes it so effective for me. I don't drive when I'm taking this - if you decide to try it you'll have to see how much it affects you before you try driving while taking it.

I take the short-acting version: 1 tablet every 4-6 hours. The Donnatal Website doesn't even talk about this, just about the Extentabs so I hope Donnatal isn't phasing out the shorter ones.

Equalactin is a Soluble Fiber Supplement. A lot of people swear by it but it is expensive compared to others. I tried it once a while back when I was on the verge of an attack. It did nothing to stop the attack as it seems to for Bevvy so I just think of it as a pricey SFS.

What you say about my sounding so much more confident now is a good reminder for me of how sick and desperate I was when I first found this Website and how far I've come. Thanks.

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