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They're both anti-spasmodics...       07/15/10 04:44 PM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA and peppermint is a smooth muscle relaxant and painkiller. I find pep caps more effective than the prescription anti-spasmodics, and they don't have the drowsiness/dry eyes side effects. But - if you're prone to heartburn, be cautious with peppermint. Try one cap at a time, on a totally empty stomach, and wait an hour before you eat or drink anything. Both pep caps and anti-spasmodics are take as needed, not something you need to use on a maintenance basis unless you want to. So, try mixing and matching and see if you like one more than the other in various circumstances. Best, H -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Peppermint caps Vs. Dicyclomine ELF 07/14/10 04:36 PM Re: Peppermint caps Vs. Dicyclomine Little Minnie 07/19/10 06:34 PM Re: Peppermint caps Vs. Dicyclomine ELF 07/21/10 02:40 PM They're both anti-spasmodics... Heather 07/15/10 04:44 PM Re: They're both anti-spasmodics... BQE 07/19/10 09:06 PM They're best for pain, spasms, cramping, and somewhat for bloating Heather 07/20/10 11:21 AM Re: Thanks Heather! I just picked some up... ELF 07/21/10 02:35 PM Re: Thanks Heather! I just picked some up... Heather 07/21/10 03:40 PM

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