Lomotil for Diarrhea User Reviews (Page 2)

• mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2021

"After one year of nonstop diarrhea, going 15-20 times a day and on the 7th ER visit and admit, finally a hospital doc gave me this. He said some people have to take it forever. It stops the D, and I take senna and stool softener so as not to get constipated. BUT it blurs my vision and makes me feel funny, and also it gives dementia. I cannot take it forever. I am going to switch to Loperamide, maybe a month of one and then a month of the other, off and on, but the Loperamide does not work as good as Lomotil, and it makes my heart race. I wish the gastro can find out what is wrong. I am 68 and never had any problems, then all of a sudden a year ago it started. I have diarrhea whether I eat or not."

• Tig...
• December 16, 2009

"I was in the hospital for severe ulcerative colitis. I was so bad I was going 20 to 40 times a day. Right now I have no insurance, but can afford Lomotil, and it has me slowed down to 3 to 7 times a day, which I love and can more than live with. It does say it can blur your vision, but so can diabetes, and I take so much prednisone it makes my sugar stay high all day too."

• Gut...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 29, 2020

"Have been on Lomotil for 20 years, had total proctocolectomy, take 8 tablets daily but still go 8-10 times to the bathroom. Lomotil gives me life, without it, I don’t go out. For me, it’s a miracle drug. Don't really see why it doesn’t work for some people. It slows down your intestinal tract to have fewer bowel movements. Actually, I don’t care how many movements I have, anything is better than a colostomy bag!!!!!"

• KAC...
• November 15, 2016

"If you're sensitive to any medication, I don't recommend taking it. I had an adverse reaction, and it caused me to end up in the ER. I started out taking one dose and then began feeling anxious after several hours. Against my better judgment, I took a second dose, and the next morning felt nauseous, which then led to vomiting that wouldn't stop and severe anxiety. It also caused my heart rate to increase. I had to be treated for dehydration and nausea, as well as something to calm my heart rate. An FYI, I found out the hard way that Imodium AD also has similar effects on my body. I guess I'll try and go a more natural route."

• moe...
• May 2, 2010

"I am taking Lomotil because I had surgery. Then a bone infection set in, and I had to take IV antibiotics, which caused extensive diarrhea. The first day I took Lomotil, it worked great for about 10 hours, but the following days decreased in its effectiveness. By the third day, it was no longer working for me, but I attribute this to the antibiotics. I will have to let my doctor know so that he can possibly prescribe another anti-diarrhea medicine or change my antibiotic."

• Anonymous
• May 17, 2010

"I have been on Lomotil for 3 years now. The first year, it worked pretty well controlling my IBS and diarrhea. The last 8 months, I go many times a day and am in pain. Finally, got an appointment with a new GI specialist. Hopefully, he can get me back to where I can live a halfway normal life."

• Zan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2020

"I suffer from severe IBS-D and chronic colon inflammation. I’m on Viberzi 100 mg a day, along with Pepcid every couple of days, and I take 1-2 of these Lomotil a day. I also follow a strict diet, but I will often have 3-4 bouts of diarrhea a day, sometimes more. I was very nervous to take it because my GI doctor said it’s similar to Bentyl, and I had awful, awful side effects with Bentyl that made my D worse. I’ve been taking this for a few days consistently so far, and I’ve noticed a lot of improvement. I notice after I take the second dose (usually in the evenings), I get a little tired, but it usually wears off within the hour. Overall, I’m pleased with this. I don’t know if it’s gonna be the cure-all for me, but it has reduced my diarrhea a little bit and cramping throughout the day."

• Edw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2022

"I am 74 and in good health. My wife bought some whole milk at Costco last week because it was a good price. I started eating cereal every morning for the first time in years. One night, I ate a lot of cheese too. I started having diarrhea on Thursday, which kept getting worse. I went to the bathroom at least 20 times a day for the next 3 days. Imodium or Pepto-Bismol didn't help, no matter how much I took. Our doctor called in a script for Lomotil, and I started getting better immediately. We have now found out that many older adults develop an allergic reaction to all dairy. Thank you to our smart doctor and Lomotil. I never want to go through that again."

• Anonymous
• March 29, 2022

"I cannot live without Lomotil. It was taken off the market for a couple of years, which left me unable to leave the house. I have no gallbladder, and part of both colons was removed. I am dairy and gluten-free, yet still have periods of nonstop liquid diarrhea. I take Lomotil twice a day preventatively. If I get liquid stools, I take it four times a day, and therefore it ceases. This drug is a miracle."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 27, 2023

"I have had C. diff for almost 3 years. The infection has been controlled, but the symptoms persist, primarily liquid diarrhea and anorexia. Lomotil in dosage ranging from one to four tablets per day has almost completely controlled these symptoms, allowing me to lead an acceptable life, whereas without it I am a helpless invalid, confined to my toilet."

• ps7...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 13, 2024

"I have had a lifetime of IBS-M. From being dosed with paragoric at 5 years old to now. Imodium just doesn't give me relief. Lomotil works quickly, no side effects. It lets me eat again, after drinking water and tea for days. Wish I could stay on it forever! Then the other issue would arise. What a life!!"

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2025

"I've been using Lomotil for a few months now to treat chronic diarrhea from IBS-D. It had several side effects at first, including itching and intense abdominal cramping, but after a few weeks of regular use (one pill in the morning, one at night), the itchiness went away, only occasionally being a problem, a little bit of restlessness at night sometimes, and occasional cramping, but a heating pad usually works. The only problem is if you miss a dose, you'll get crack addict withdrawal symptoms to remind you (intense full body itching). In general, it's curbed my 3-6 daily diarrhea episodes to 1-2 regular bathroom trips (with daily 3 tablespoons psyllium fiber, enzyme supplements, and dicyclomine, but I need more help than most). Now I can actually do things with my family and friends without worrying about whether or not there's a bathroom nearby! The benefits DEFINITELY outweigh any downsides for me!"

• max...
• September 23, 2015

"Most effective anti-diarrhea med I've ever taken... after years of explosive, chronic diarrhea."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2009

"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."

• lor...
• September 7, 2008

"Really works fast and without any side effects. Seems to clear up persistent and ongoing diarrhea overnight. Taking the tiny tablets is much better than dealing with liquids."

• Anonymous
• May 17, 2012

"It made me constipated for 3 days."

• Anonymous
• July 4, 2012

"Lomotil made me extremely drowsy and nauseous. I thought it was my stomach infection, it only happened every 8 hours and after I took the pill."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2008

"It worked within a few days."

• Ble...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 10, 2021

"Works well. One or two doses dries my stool up almost completely."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2009

"It made me constipated for 6 days!"

• Fra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2021

"Used after radiation on the lower abdomen. Saved me!!!"

• Anonymous
• July 16, 2010

"I had my colon removed due to ulcerative colitis and have been running to the bathroom regularly. I was taking 8 Lomotil a day and still going 8 times a day."

• Taw...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 19, 2020

"It does not work at all for me. Not at all!"