Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | My gastro doc put me on Welchol for my IBS-D (m)

I've only been taking it for 5 days and I'm not sure if I will stay on it or not. I am going to Disney in a week, and was having trouble just going too much, (mornings being the worst) and didn't want to put a damper on the trip with my family. He said it's probably just temporary. I've done research on it and it seems to be prescribed mostly for those who have had their gallbladder taken out. It helps with bile in the gallbladder that can cause D. It is primarily a cholesterol lowering drug. I dont' have problems with that but it seems a lot of IBS-D people take it. I've also noticed a lot of people having side effects from it and am watching closely for that. I would rather just rely on good old fashioned Imodium than to be on a drug but we'll see how it goes. I want to give it a chance. I also have really been careful with my diet. It's harder when you're eating out all the time (Disney) but will be careful with what I order.

Anyone else try Welchol? I orignally asked for Lotronex but the nurse said it was very similar to Lomotil. I thought there were different.
Sandy

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