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Donnatal User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Donnatal has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 53 reviews on Drugs.com. 92% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Donnatal

  • nor...
  • March 3, 2011

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • don...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 19, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • rob...
  • March 19, 2010

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • Del...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 23, 2012

For Enterocolitis "I had been seeing a G.I. specialist for months for intermittent nausea and vomiting that led to horrible stomach and chest pain. My G.I. tried everything, nothing seemed to work. I even threw up on Zofran twice (the strongest anti-nausea medicine you can get). I wound up in the ER about monthly for complications with dehydration and anemia, and at the ER, I was put on Donnatal. Donnatal was a miracle! I can now function, leave my house most days, and no longer spend every day wishing I would just die because of the pain. It doesn't fix everything, but without it, I am really bad."

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  • Deb...
  • October 30, 2016

For Duodenal Ulcer "Donnatal is so expensive. Go to the Donnatal website. There is a link to click on Drug Assist. I called. They sent me a prescription for free. Also, my doctor had a coupon. I only had to pay $15 for 90 pills."

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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • Anonymous
  • August 5, 2011

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • De ...
  • August 28, 2014

For Duodenal Ulcer "Was given this medication in liquid form along with a couple of other liquid medications. I had to drink like a half a gallon nonstop, but within 5 to 10 minutes, my irritable bowel syndrome relaxed, and I started flatulating like crazy in the emergency room in front of the doctor and nurse. The doctor said that's what we wanted. Within 1 hour, my IBS was completely gone. The problem now is my doctor prescribed me Donnatal, and the prescription is $600.00 with insurance, so now I'm back suffering with IBS day after day, knowing if I could just get that medication, I would be fine again."

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  • C_f...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 18, 2021

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • Im...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 18, 2017

For Duodenal Ulcer "I use this medication to treat severe acid reflux. Mixed with Mylanta or Maalox liquid, it works extremely well. It's very old-school, and insurance won't pay for it for that reason, but I still pay the $200 plus to get."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 2, 2023

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • Anonymous
  • February 7, 2022

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • Daz...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 1, 2018

For Duodenal Ulcer "I had suffered from duodenal ulcers, 3 or 4 of them. The doctors gave me liquid Donnatal. I'd take a swig of it, and the pain would go away. I have new doctors that haven't heard of it. I told them it's what worked for me. I'm still waiting for approval. Now I just found out it's in pill form, too! Great!"

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  • Anonymous
  • August 4, 2021

"Like many other IBS sufferers, I suffer abdominal cramping. I get almost instant relief using Donnatal. I can't afford it. Why was it made so expensive? Who made it so expensive? The drug companies? The government? We are in need of a better health care system."

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  • NW4...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • February 2, 2024

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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!"

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  • Anonymous
  • June 28, 2011

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 19, 2014

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Excellent for irritable bowel syndrome symptoms like gas and general stomach malaise. Works fast, but is expensive!"

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  • Lao...
  • August 31, 2012

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Better than anything else I've used."

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  • liz...
  • October 11, 2014

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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!"

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  • Anonymous
  • January 13, 2011

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Calms me down and numbs the pain just a bit."

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  • Beb...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 22, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."

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

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

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 11, 2022

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Donnatal has been a lifesaver for a family member with IBS. She has taken it for decades."

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