Donnatal for Irritable Bowel Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)
Donnatal has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 39 reviews for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Donnatal
- rober...
- March 19, 2010
"I used Librax for IBS. Only been on this for 2 days, but I feel the drug is working well, will continue. I have had IBS for years, but it comes and goes and sometimes no symptoms for months. But I recently had a sinus infection and they put me on antibiotic LEVAQUIN. After using it, it brought back my IBS problems."
- donna...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 19, 2019
"Unfortunately Donnatal is another "Pharma-bro"-type situation. Unscrupulous people buy drug manufacturing rights and then jack up the prices 100-1000% just because they can - and no one stops them. Donnatal suffered such a fate; it used to be about 80 bucks a bottle and then shot up 800% over 6 years - for no reason other than profit. In the US, in 2011 the FDA changed its classification which meant all generics were suddenly illegal and no new drugs could enter the market until it is no longer "under evaluation" by the FDA - which hasn't happened in over 7 years, so don't hold your breath. The drug works extremely well for me to treat IBS, but the price means I can't use it. "
- Anonymous
- August 5, 2011
"I was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and given Belladonna/Phenabarbital, as well as Dexilant (acid reducer). I felt great for the first week of being on these; however after that it has gone downhill, with severe diarrhea and headaches. I have lost 13 lbs since taking these medicines and concerned with which medicines cause this. The Dexilant seems to cause the diarrhea, but I'm left wondering why the headaches are so bad. Any assistance would be great...cannot function w/the headaches and nothing over the counter touches them."
- dawne...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 6, 2018
"I have been suffering extreme abdominal upper/lower right side and have gastroporesis, unknown weight loss , severe abdominal pain that dr’s can’t find seem to find out why I’m unable to hold down fluids/foods no longer than 10-15 min. My GI put me on this and it helps so much but, my pain management dr told me to stop it due to my other pain Med and I’ve been in my bed so sick, in such pain, severe n/v, abd. pain,headache, so I don’t know how to tell my pain dr that this was saving me"
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- C_fro...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 18, 2021
"I was having a LOT of upper bowel pain (like every morning for 2 months) and tried several prescription medicines that didn't work at all. Then I happened to notice that whenever I took my "migraine medicine" I had no bowel pain so I started taking the Butabital (50)/Aspirin (325)/Caffeine(40MG) (generic Fiorinal) capsule every night at midnight and again at 4AM and the bowel pain disappeared! My doctor said this medicine is similar to Donnatal but (at least for me) my insurance covers it and it's VERY CHEAP! I would definitely recommend it."
- NW49E...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 2, 2024
"There are really only 3 medications that really work great for both versions of irritable bowel syndrome, and they're old ones. Insurance companies usually put up a fight for Librax and Donnatal. But this is also very effective too."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 2, 2023
"I was given Donnatal 20 years ago and it worked like a wonder drug. My doctor since has passed away. I have colitis every now and then I have a flare-up. I asked my doctor for Donnatal and he said he never heard of it. So I am having a hard time finding an older doctor who may know more about meds than the new younger ones. Still in pain and doc wants to put me on a lifetime drug. I have to go to Italy to find a good doc. Fed up."
- Anonymous
- February 7, 2022
"Over 30 years ago a gastroenterologist prescribed this for me. I was burping all the time and he said I was pre ulcerative. This medicine along with nexium worked like a charm. Now that I have terrible anxiety attacks I can't get it. I even was given an endoscopy with no negative results."
- Jan
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 7, 2021
"As a child I experienced anxiety at bed time and was afraid I’d vomit. This occurred in the early 1960s. The pediatrician prescribed Donnatal elixir and one teaspoon calmed my anxiety and stomach. Superb medication and now I need it for spastic colon which just emerged and doctors say it’s unavailable!"
- Anonymous
- June 28, 2011
"It relieves my stomach pains due to severe bloating and gas. It is sedating. Once I take it, if I am somewhere comfortable, I can dose off. It is a very good medicine."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 19, 2014
"Excellent for irritable bowel syndrome symptoms like gas and general stomach malaise. Works fast but is expensive!"
- Lao
- August 31, 2012
"Better than anything else I've used."
- lizzie
- October 11, 2014
"Works great for irritable bowel syndrome! I am so comfortable at work only down side it is expensive."
- Myra
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 6, 2019
"I have taken Donnatal for 30 plus years! I call it my miracle medication! I am asking Concordia to submit to the FDA for approval!!"
- Anonymous
- January 13, 2011
"Calms me down and numbs the pain just a bit."
- Bebe
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 22, 2019
"Always helps with pain as well as the spasms. 1 or 2 days of med will get me back on track. Couldn't get generic last Rx. . Expensive but pharmacy found a coupon."
- Larzlbc
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 10, 2020
"Donnatal is the best medicine for my often spasms from stomach and bowel disorder"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 11, 2022
"Donnatal has been a lifesaver for a family member with IBS. She has taken it for decades."
- cynth...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- December 16, 2022
"My father gave me this when I was younger and it worked great. Took away my stomach ache fast."
- janepa
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 20, 2022
"Only things that gets rid of my IBS. Levin takes weeks or months."
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"I have taken this medication for years for IBS and now my insurance will no longer cover it. It's the only medication that works with severe flare-ups. I am so totally disappointed in the FDA's approach on this medication which left many people with no other alternative. Shame on the FDA and our Federal Government who go along with these measures. I guess only the elite will be able to afford a medication that is very well needed and that includes our overpaid elected officials."