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Reviews for atropine/diphenoxylate systemic to treat Diarrhea
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Lomotil (atropine/diphenoxylate): I have many things wrong with me, one of them being IBS. I was having such a hard time carrying out my daily routines because I would be in the bathroom most of the time. My stomach hurt real bad too. It was so bad I had to go to the Urgent Health Care then the hospital. They could not find anything abnormal in my blood work or my CAT scan so the doctor prescribed these. Within days I was feeling great! Now I am on them all the time because that is how severe my condition is but it makes life a lot easier. It takes away the stomach cramping and I only have a bowel movement like 3 times a day compared to 20-30.
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Lomotil (atropine/diphenoxylate): I do not have a colon anymore (surgically removed due to pre-cancerous condition). I have had problems with chronic diarrhea since. Was recently prescribed Lomotil after a particularly severe bout of diarrhea which landed me in the hospital. Lomotil works great, no unpleasant side effects for me. careful to use only as much as needed though as too much might make you constipated which is why I'm giving it an 8/10. Otherwise, it's a lifesaver. I have been able to resume my regular life, no longer being a prisoner in my home due to fear of going out and not being able to get to a bathroom quickly enough.
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Lomotil (atropine/diphenoxylate): I use Lomotil to control diarrhea which occurs sporatically following anal cancer treatment.
This is a miracle drug for me. Greatly improves my quality of life.
I don't take it regularly, but it is reassuring to know I have it when needed.
Immodium AD just doesn't work; Taking it regularly was a waste of money.
Lomotil has never made me constipated, though I have noticed mild nausea recently. This does not occur everytime I take it.
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Lomotil (atropine/diphenoxylate): WORKS SO FAST. BEST HELP I EVER HAD TO CONTROL IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. DOCTORS SHOULD HAVE GIVEN THIS A LONG TIME AGO INSTEAD OF ME SUFFERING FOR 25 YEARS.
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atropine/diphenoxylate: This medication really helped me and it works fast. I do agree with one comment a consumer made, it can constipate you. I went from one extreme diarrhea to not being able to go at all. I guess you just have to figure out how much or how many doses are best for you. Still, I'm glad my doctor prescribed it for me.
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Lonox (atropine/diphenoxylate): I started to take Lonox once I was diagnosed with IBS. Before I started the pill I was always in the bathroom. Everything I ate made me sick. I was afraid to leave my house, eat out, and just go out in general. When I would get my “attacks” I felt as if I had no control over my body. If I had to go I HAD TO GO. There was no such thing as waiting until I got home. I started to map out public bathrooms that I felt comfortable enough in just in cause I had an emergency on the road and had to go. I’ve felt as if Lonox has given me my life back. I’m able to go out on long trips, eat out, and be me again with out fearing an “emergency”. I was directed to take 2 pills 3 times a day, but it made me constipated and I would cramp pretty bad. What works for me is taking the 2 pills once a day in the morning. I always go to the bathroom within ½ hr of taking the pill, but at least it’s predictable now and I stay regulated. Some days I have to take the pill twice, but never more than that.
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Lomotil (atropine/diphenoxylate): Really works fast and without any side effects. Seems to clear up persistant and ongoing diarrhea overnight. Taking the tiny tablets is much better than dealing with liquids.
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