Viberzi for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

"I gave Viberzi a 5 because yes it did work. My diarrhea did slow down and on most days it stopped completely. My cost with the copay card was only $30 so that’s not bad either. My side effects were really bad though. Increased need to urinate all day and night. I ended up with a bladder infection. I also had night sweats and severe abdominal pain and gas. I would say it’s worth it to try it. Not everyone has the same side effects."

• Carol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 6, 2017

"30 years of suffering with chronic colitis. Lived on Imodium just to get through life and afford me some form of control over the projectile diarrhea. Nothing helped the pain. Seven months ago I was hospitalized due to a car accident. A Nurse Practioner suggested I ask my doctor about Viberzi. I take one hundred milligrams two times a day while eating. A miracle drug. I am normal now."

• Jlbrn
• March 26, 2016

"I had microscopic colititsSevere abdominal pain a couple hours after taking med. Dried out mucosa of mouth so much could hardly talk. Also dried out eyes so much took a day of using artificial tear drops every two hours to make eyes comfortable"

• Viberzi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2016

"From day 1 of taking Viberzi I felt a difference. No more stomach pains or cramps or needing to run to the bathroom every time I ate, this medicine truly is perfect. I've noticed that other people have had issues with it and I see a few have mentioned that they don't have a gallbladder and it works fine for them, I do not have a gallbladder and it has been the most helpful medicine I've been on yet so maybe it has something to do with not having a gallbladder? Anyways, this medicine does work for me and hopefully anyone reading this that has wanted to try it will take the good comments into consideration and try it out! You never know unless you try! Just read the directions and DO NOT drink alcohol like it says!!"

• JL72
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2017

"I have had IBS-D for nearly 25 years and getting worse as time goes on. Flare ups after everything I ate. Traveling anywhere is horrible and I could never eat the day before flying until I landed then would eat. My Dr prescribed this medicine and I have been taking it 2 weeks. So far so good with only 2 diarrhea episodes. That is really good for me! I hope it changes my life and everyone suffering from this frustrating condition! I'm sorry to the ones it didn't help I hope you can find some relief soon!"

• Lefty
• October 10, 2019

"The viberzi stopped my IBS diarrhea immediately. However, it sent me into immediate severe constipation. As soon as I started taking it I started having constant heart fluttering, cramping near right armpit, and having daily skipped heartbeats. As soon as I went off of it ), all the fluttering, cramping, skipped heartbeats, and constipation stopped."

• Irene
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2019

"I am quitting after the 3rd dose of Viberzi, because of abdominal pain. It is not worth it changing diarrhea for pain. Interesting the comments about this could not be IBS but bile malabsorption, I will research further"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2017

"I have suffered from severe IBS-D for the past 5 years. I was continuing to get worse, it seemed like I tried everything and I still had more bad days than good. I had cut out gluten, all dairy, coffee, pretty much every possible trigger I cut out of my diet. I was on Levsin three times daily and I also still had to take Immodium in between. I could take three Immodium and it still would not stop my diarrhea. It would last for an entire day even after taking medication. I was at my wits end. My doctor had me try Viberzi at the end of December. She put me on 75 mg twice daily. So far it has been fantastic! I am much improved. I went two weeks straight without an episode of diarrhea and it has been years since I've gone that long!"

• Katie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2018

"This medication has changed my life for the best! I’ve gone 3 years with the worst stomach pain, went to dr, cut out a lot of foods and still nothing. Just as of last year the symptoms got worse I was throwing up, every day had diarrhea, blood in stools so I finally went for a endoscopy and colonoscopy and after they prescribed me this. Pharmacist said it would take 48 hours to see an effect and on the 1st and 2nd day I had diarrhea then I didn’t bowel for 5 days and then had my first hard bowel. This medication didn’t give me any side effects and I’m 24 years old if that also helps."

• ADL
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2017

"Worked the second day I took it and I have been on it since. Had IBS-D for 6 months and was having trouble getting ANY kind of food to work with me. I can actually eat now and not have to make a run for the restroom the minute I swallow the first or second bite. Thanks to all the med-chemists, clinicians, volunteers, toxicologists and people who worked on it and made this drug a reality."

• Hot...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 4, 2018

"I’ve been on this for almost 2 years. This is a miracle drug! I had to quit working as a teacher due to my IBS-D symptoms. ( You can’t leave the kids for 20 minutes while you have to poop.) Anyway, I still get the occasional “breakthrough” days, and help me if I miss a day! I suppose that’s the proof that it works. Usually I have 1-2 normal BMs a day as opposed to 5-10 toilet punishers a day. MIRACLE DRUG!!! The worst thing is that the pharmacy won’t put it on my auto-refill each month, and they have to order it in, so I have to remember to refill it early."

• Frank...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2019

"I was so hopeful this being the answer for me. I suffered from IBS for a year and half with nothing helping. Pretty much living life as a hermit. This med did help my IBS. Did not control completely but made life easier. My problem was 2 weeks after starting the med I started to experience depression. This was the first week in November. I never dreamed it could be this med. After Christmas my depression was very serious and I could not handle any daily activities and was barely surviving. I consulted with my family doctor and he suggested stop drug immediately. Within three days I started to feel better and two weeks back to myself. I will never take again!!"

• Speak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2017

"I had to take Imodium daily in order to fend off diarrhea and the constant bathroom breaks. It has impacted every aspect of my life. I was afraid to eat when a bathroom wasn't readily available. As I grew older the condition became worse. I would eat and have to go immediately. A normal day out with the wife and kids stopping for lunch would create a great deal of anxiety. Should I eat, can I eat and would I make it to a bathroom on time. My working career took into account how accessible bathroom facilities were. Vibrenzi worked to end diarrhea and has limited my bathroom calls. However, I get extremely tired 15 minutes after taking the dosage and remain so all day. Dry mouth and gas are also a problem. Price cost is $18 a pill."

• stacy...
• January 29, 2017

"This is definitely been a miracle drug for me. I'm finally regular. I take one 100mg tablet before bed because it makes me sleepy. Occasionally I'll take one if my stomach starts cramping up. Makes you feel heavy sometimes. I used to take sleeping medicine cuz I couldn't sleep from the pain. Two birds one stone. Best thing my doctor has recommended. Ask for a free sample..it's worth a try."

• Hoping...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2017

"I have had IBSD for 37 years which has made it impossible to hold down a job for long periods of time. I get a job and work as long as possible when they get tired of a sick employee then I have to look for another. Today is my first day of taking 100mg bid. Within 15 minutes I get a warm sensation like I just got I v contrast, body aches and chest pain then followed by numbness. 1st day in years I have. Even normal. Concerned about some of the reviews but the others make me hopeful. Praying this works for me. Good luck everyone it is a depressing/exhausting Diagnosis which nobody can understand if they don't have it. Oh they have savings cards now for those who said it was $$$$"

• Anony...
• January 26, 2017

"I was put on viberzi. Took one pill before bed on Tuesday and one before bed on Wednesday 75mg each. To say this has been a nightmare is an understatement. Within an hour of the second pill I had severe abdominal and back pain. Also, pain that went into the right side of my chest. It is 12:00 Thursday and I haven't taken another pill nor will I, but I am completely worn out and still in full pain throughout my body. I was so hopeful for this. Be careful!"

• Jenni...
• February 1, 2017

"I took it for about 2 weeks and one night I woke up around 230am with severe pain that radiated to my back with heavy puking and the pooping. Went to the hospital and they told me I had Pancreatitis and took me off viberzi. Spent 6 days in the hospital with IV Fluids and no eating . Horrible experience!"

• KJ22
• June 10, 2016

"I've struggled with IBS-D for the last 4 years and nothing has helped until I tried Viberzi. Viberzi allows me to enjoy my day without running to the bathroom constantly. This medicine is a life saver! I saw results within the first couple of days!"

• Trish
• December 2, 2016

"Viberzi stopped my constant diarrhea. I have suffered from this for 7 years, since colon cancer, chemo, radiation and surgery with resection. I have diarrhea at least 3-4 times a week and it lasts for hours. I am exhausted by it, forced to stay inside and suffer from dehydration often. Viberzi stopped all of this but I was unable to function in my daily routines. I became exhausted, tired, slept most of day. If I didn't lay down I was extremely dizzy and nauseous. My health insurance refused to stock Viberzi as the cost was $1,000 per month and, of course prohibitive for me. Being on Medicare with drug coverage makes me ineligible for any discount coupons."

• Gottago
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2017

"Dealt with IBS-D for over 40 years, Imodium helped but still had anxiety about going anywhere. Started taking Virbezi about 6 weeks ago. Having very good results...except for fatigue and major gas, I could resurrect the Hindenburg! Finally got Blue Cross to pay for it, really expensive. After reading some of these reviews I am hoping that I am one of the lucky ones and it continues to work. I have a life again!!!!!"

• travn...
• December 8, 2016

"I was sent home with samples of this medication. I actually hesitated on taking it knowing that the maker would not help me with cost because of my insurance type. So why try it if I was not going to be able to get it. This medication is expensive, $1500.00 a month or so. They should help everyone and not select groups. I guess medication discrimination is ok. In the end I never took it, no need to get my hope up for a better life. Viberzi would rather have a negative review than help those in need. Says a lot about a company."

• BigTi...
• July 15, 2016

"I have been taking this drug for about 2 weeks, and it is a miracle in a bottle as far as I'm concerned. I've been battling IBS-D for 10 years and never really sought treatment until recently. Frequent and very urgent BMs for years to varying degrees. Very sensitive to spicy food. Always on the lookout for the next restroom... With Viberzi I'm down to time 1-2 per day and solid! I haven't experienced any side effects as others have mentioned. My Dr has tried a few other drugs, this is the first that worked for me. The discount program worked for me. Worth a try if you have IBS-D."

• GJ23
• September 12, 2017

"This drug has done wonders for my IBS-D. I've suffered for 25 years and was skeptical this would help. I was at my wits end and was withdrawing from everyone. Now, I go on my way and do not have to find the bathroom everywhere I go, just in case. Everyone should give it a try as it may work for you despite negative reviews. Every body is different so it's worth trying it for yourself. Best of luck!"

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2019

"I have had IBS-D for the last 30 years. I has controlled every aspect of my life. Extreme diarrhea and horrible stomach cramps daily. Started Viberzi about a month ago, it's like a miracle drug. I have had some constipation and when I take the pill, I feel like I'm a little drunk. I also had a weird feeling the 2 times I had alcohol. About an hour after I finished a drink, I was unable to swallow. It was like the muscles in my throat quit working. It went away, but really freaked me out."

• Bonfi...
• April 18, 2017

"Actually it slows it down. But after a year on it I was in the ER 3 times with pain in upper GI tract. I guess my liver didn't like it and I got drug induced hepatitis. Quit taking it slowed down on sodium intake. Processed foods. Watch diet. Thats it."