Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Donnatal, Phenohytro Donnatal Extentabs
Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 47 reviews for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 98% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 2% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine
- rober...
- March 19, 2010
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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."
- donna...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 19, 2019
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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."
- Ma Wood
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 21, 2017
Phenohytro (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "This drug is suppose to the generic for Donnatal, I am 63 and I have had IBS-D since I was twenty. I have tried most of the name brand drugs and Donnatal work the best for me. This drug does work and cost the same as Donnatal."
- Mimi
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 12, 2018
"As for me, I have had IBS for 30 yrs. I was prescribed Donnatal and the horrible stomach cramps stopped. It is the best medicine for IBS I have ever tried. Recently have been having increased IBS cramps, diarrhea, and an ER dr prescribed Donnetal after I told him Bentyl made me feel dizzy and weird. He said it would be hard to find as indeed it has been. The pharmacy gave me your Company name to see if I can find out why it is so hard to fIND and why it is unreasonably expensive. My life is miserable every day becsuse of IBS and I know if I had Donnetal it would be normal. "
- Anonymous
- February 7, 2022
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 2, 2023
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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."
- NW49E...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 2, 2024
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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."
- Cherry
- September 14, 2011
"I just found out about Crohn's disease. After three years of suffering this is the first time a doctor gave me a medication that actually works. I'm used to getting a GI cocktail at the ER, but to have this medicine in hand always makes me feel safe from embarrassing accidents. I'm 40 years old, and this began in 2007 at age 36. The ER doctors told me it was a virus go home, but now I know I'm not crazy. Thanks for this medicine, it's a miracle."
- Relie...
- May 25, 2008
"I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in 1988 and have suffered with this horrible condition since. As my Doctor put it "you are the worst case of IBS I've seen in 30 years of practice" One cannot imagine the pain and suffering I went through on a daily basis until my doctor tried this new medicine called SERVIRA. I am finally able to function to some degree of normality."
- Jan
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 7, 2021
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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!"
- Gertie...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 2, 2022
"I was given this medication in the emergency room for stomach spasms due to a large hiatal hernia. I was in great pain because gas was trapped within the stomach up in my chest cavity and I couldn’t expel it up or down. It is the only med that relieves the pain fairly quickly. Don’t use it often but it is good for my problem. 5 ml prn."
- Anonymous
- June 28, 2011
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 19, 2014
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "Excellent for irritable bowel syndrome symptoms like gas and general stomach malaise. Works fast, but is expensive!"
- Lao
- August 31, 2012
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "Better than anything else I've used."
- lizzie
- October 11, 2014
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "Works great for irritable bowel syndrome! I am so comfortable at work, only downside, it is expensive."
- Myra
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 6, 2019
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "Calms me down and numbs the pain just a bit."
- Bebe
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 22, 2019
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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 (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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 (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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
Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "My father gave me this when I was younger and it worked great. Took away my stomach ache fast."
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Donnatal (atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine) "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."