Irritable Bowel Syndrome Questions (Page 5)

What will amitriptyline make me feel like?

I have high levels of anxiety and also have back pain from a number of problems. Will the amitriptyline take care of either or both? Have taken clonazepam and norcos for my symptoms and have now been prescribed amitriptyline and really don't what to expect. My doc also put me on paxil a few... read more

Can you take ranitidine and metamucil capsules at same time?

will taking ranitidine and fiber capsules (metamucil) lessen their effect?

Anyone with ibs had experience of using metoclopramide 10mg for treatment of nausea?

anyone with ibs had experience of usinf metoclopramide 10mg for treatment of nausea? I have ibs for which I take 10mg of amitriptyline nightly and that has seemed to help quite a lot ... I have been experiencing acid reflux and nausea a lot tho at which the dr prescribed omeprazole 20mg daily to... read more

Gastrointestinal Disorders - Does anyone burp a rotten egg smell or Sulfur..& what causes it?

I'm really confused :( Iv gotten differing diagnoses & prescriptions since I was 15 for my stomach problems. ie; Heartburn, IBS, gastric reflux? I have constipation, pretty sure it's from the meds I take. My bowels dont move unless I take a laxative. I put myself on a bland diet... read more

Problems w/ Linzess. I've been taking Linzess for a little over two months now?

... I keep having 1 to 3 days with no bm or very unproductive BMs. Then I'll have a very, very "productive" bm, followed by hours of diarrhea! It is so frustrating. Usually I'll just try to drink water and wait it out. Sometimes I'll give up and take Immodium. Either way,... read more

Amitriptyline - Has anyone found a weight gain with this drug I'm taking 25mg a night for ibs but?

... gained weight

Dicyclomine - Why should I take Bentyl?

I have diverticulosis. Colonoscopy was fine. I never know cramps will happen... just like being in labor. I’ll go to bathroom sometimes solid then cramps worse and end with diarrhea. This lasts hour to five hours. Sometimes can’t make to bathroom. I wear pads to help. 2013 had rectal... read more

Omeprazole vs famotidine for irritable bowl syndrome?

I was prescribed omeprazole not too long ago from my primary doctor. I have ibs. Just last night I went to the er for diarrhea, stomach discomfort, and other issues not related. One medication I was prescribed is famotidine. Which medication would work better for my irritable bowl syndrome. After... read more

Manufacturers of Imipramine?

Does anyone know the manufacturers of Imipramine (Tofranil)? I believe whoever was manufacturing has sold it to another company. I have been on the drug for depression 3 times previously, last time was 2012. Chose to take Tofranil again recently after trying others and for some reason isn't... read more

Trulance experience reviews please.

Can you please share your experience with Trulance and side effects? I think it is the cause of my excessive bloating and horrible gas. I cant be sure because when I dont take it I still have gas so bad that I want to go to the ER. Any comments on Trulance would be helpful. Thank you.

What dose of amitriptyline will lift my mood?

Is it safe to take amitriptyline while on levothyroxine?

How long does Xifaxan 550 mg stay in your system?

What helps IBS with diarrhea & constipation?

Terrible abdominal pain after some meals. Bouts of diarrhea & constipation. I was prescribed Xifaxan but after reading about it. I am hesitant to start it. Seems a short term solution. Ive been dealing with IBS my entire life.

I was wondering if anyone has taken Elavil for abdominal pain from IBS?

I was just prescribed it, 10 mg to start, and before bedtime. I tried it last summer but stopped it because I developed diarrhea. My current doc said to try it again. I always seem to get whatever side effects are reported in the gastro category. So I'm not looking forward to this as I'm... read more