Donnatal for Irritable Bowel Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)

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nor...
March 3, 2011

"I have used Donnatal for years for irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea. It is a miracle medicine. I stop it when it stops working. I could not have worked or gone out of the house without it. However, I have high liver levels and wonder if the Donnatal caused this. I stopped it when I went on Savella for fibromyalgia. The Savella also helps my IBS. Not on anything now, on FMLA at present. Will have to go on something if I return to work."

10 / 10

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don...
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 U.S., in 2011, the FDA changed its classification, which meant all generics were suddenly illegal and no new drugs could enter the market until it was 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."

10 / 10

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rob...
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 there are no symptoms for months. But I recently had a sinus infection, and they put me on the antibiotic LEVAQUIN. After using it, it brought back my IBS problems."

8 / 10

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daw...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 6, 2018

"I have been suffering extreme abdominal upper/lower right side and have gastroparesis, unknown weight loss, severe abdominal pain that doctors can’t seem to find out why I’m unable to hold down fluids/foods no longer than 10-15 minutes. My GI put me on this, and it helps so much, but my pain management doctor told me to stop it due to my other pain medication, and I’ve been in my bed so sick, in such pain, severe nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, so I don’t know how to tell my pain doctor that this was saving me."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
August 5, 2011

"I was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and given Belladonna/Phenobarbital, 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 am 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 with the headaches, and nothing over the counter touches them."

8 / 10

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C_f...
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 Butalbital (50)/Aspirin (325)/Caffeine (40 MG) (generic Fiorinal) capsule every night at midnight and again at 4 AM, 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."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
July 2, 2023

"Was given Donnatal 20 years ago and worked like a wonder drug. My doc since has passed away. I have colitis every now and then, I have a flare-up. Asked my doc for Donnatal, and he said he never heard of it. So, I am having a hard time finding an older doc who may know more about meds than the new younger ones. Still in pain, and doc wants to put me on a lifetime drug. Have to go to Italy to find a good doc. Fed up."

4 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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NW4...
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."

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Jan...
Taken for 10 years or more
September 7, 2021

"As a child, I experienced anxiety at bedtime 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!"

10 / 10

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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 doze off. It is a very good medicine."

9 / 10

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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!"

10 / 10

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Lao...
August 31, 2012

"Better than anything else I've used."

9 / 10

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liz...
October 11, 2014

"Works great for irritable bowel syndrome! I am so comfortable at work, only downside, it is expensive."

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Myr...
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!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
January 13, 2011

"Calms me down and numbs the pain just a bit."

8 / 10

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Beb...
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."

10 / 10

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Lar...
Taken for 10 years or more
December 10, 2020

"Donnatal is the best medicine for my often spasms from stomach and bowel disorder."

10 / 10

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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."

9 / 10

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cyn...
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."

10 / 10

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jan...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 20, 2022

"Only things that get rid of my IBS. Levin takes weeks or months."

9 / 10

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