Viberzi and Bloating: What Users Say

• Tom...
• June 4, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "I have been taking VIBERZI for a little over 30 days, and it has all but eliminated my issues with chronic diarrhea that I have had for forty years. The first week, I had some stomach bloating, but that quickly subsided. I can actually go places and not constantly be trying to figure out where the closest restroom is. It is literally changing my life."

• Jua...
• June 29, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "I have IBS-D. I've tried different drugs, Xifaxan included, but nothing helps me too much. During the first month of taking Viberzi 100 mg, my symptoms changed dramatically (in a good way). I started being able to eat different foods, including some of the ones that I used to avoid (chocolate, burgers, etc.). I just felt bloated and had more gas. But I have to say that after the first month, the effect is declining, and now (3rd month) it is helping a little. So, better than in the past, but not as helpful as it was at the beginning. Does anyone feel the same about the declining effect?"

• Wil...
• December 8, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "This drug has worked tremendously for me. I take it 2x a day with food, and it has almost ended my rushing to the bathroom. I can go about my life without always knowing where the bathroom is. It has some bloating and gas side effects, but it cut my IBS-D down to shreds. I used to go 8-10 times a day, and now I have a much more normal schedule. Cannot praise this drug enough!"

• NCM...
• August 28, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "I got Viberzi and took 2 pills a day, 75 mg. I took them for 2 weeks and had to stop. I couldn't have a bowel movement. I woke up one Sunday morning at 4 a.m., and my stomach felt like a volcano. Finally, I had a bowel movement, and it felt like I lost 20 pounds. It didn't work for me because you cannot go that long without a bowel movement. I got this medicine for IBS and diarrhea. It stopped the diarrhea and stopped all bowel movements. I literally thought I was going to die because my stomach was hurting so bad. I was hoping this medicine would work, but it didn't."

• Nip...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "I have had IBS-D for 12 years and was diagnosed with anal cancer 10 years ago and treated with radiation and chemotherapy. I've tried all kinds of natural supplements, antifungals, and meds, with only Immodium giving me some freedom, but stopping the pain. I've been on Viberzi for 2 weeks and had normal BMs for the first week, but the med doesn't seem to be 'holding' like it did before. I'm experiencing bloating and two loose stools a day now. I will probably go back to adding some Immodium. I've also been experiencing some racing heartbeats and will contact my gastro."

• Iam...
• August 22, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "100 mg 2x daily. Diarrhea to the point of incontinence. Told by doctor to take 2 Imodium 30 minutes before eating anything. Ended up being bloated and still have explosive diarrhea. I stopped taking Viberzi, and my untreated IBS-D symptoms are a heck of a lot better than on the medication. Don't get me wrong, I still have urgent needs, but at least I can go back to the gym."

• Gre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "I have severe acute IBS-D. I have been tested and retested for Crohn's and colitis with negative results. I suffer from joint pain, bloating, 8 to 12 bowel movements a day with extreme pain and spasms. During the attacks, I suffer from extreme fatigue and depression, followed by anxiety. I would suffer from these symptoms about 5 to 6 days a week with no relief. With Viberzi, I suffer maybe 4 to 5 days a month of full-blown attacks, and it's usually due to feeling so good I eat something I know is going to hurt me. I now have 1 or 2 bowel movements a day that are normal. Not pencil poo or hot dog water poo. If you have a bowel condition, you know what they are. Lol. It has changed my life. If you're suffering, go to the doctor. You will not regret it."

• Aj3...
• June 18, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Very disappointed. Doctor gave me an 8-day supply, yet the only difference I've seen is negative. For some reason, the medicine seemed to aggravate my IBS and trigger a week of symptoms, the worst of which was bloating and diarrhea. However, even with these negative symptoms, I still suggest people give it a try. Everyone is different, just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't work for you. If you can get a sample, it's worth a try."

• Kat...
• November 30, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Viberzi works well controlling diarrhea of IBS, almost too well. I have days of passing minimal stool and a constant bloated feeling. Since I have only been on this med for two weeks, I am hoping my body regulates in time."

• Ung...
• June 6, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "The worst drug I have ever experienced. First day felt like I had a band crushing my head, my vision blurred, and my liver ached, but I tried to push on. Day two had a full-blown migraine, my stomach bloated to painful to touch, I began vomiting, and my back felt like a mule kicked me in the liver. The pain was similar to kidney stone. Rectal bleeding was intense and did not stop my diarrhea. I have Crohn's, IBD, along with short bowel."

• Ha ...
• October 7, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "I've been dealing with IBS for several years, to the point where it has taken over my life; virtually homebound. Started trying the FODMAP diet, which my doctor hasn't even heard of, and I was gaining some control over my IBS. Then he gave me some samples of both Viberzi and Creon. The first day I tried both meds, I was a constipated, drugged, crying my eyes out, basket case. It stopped my bowel movements altogether. No BM the first day; stomach felt bloated and tight, and I was in a stupor. The Creon severely exacerbated my depression. Second day, I took 1/2 a pill of Viberzi only and had a really sedated feeling and slept the day away. Not as much belly pain. Thinking about taking 1/4 at bedtime."

• hac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "Today was my first day on Viberzi. I was prescribed two 100 mg pills a day. So far, it has been okay. I decided to be risky and really test it and have an iced coffee and Taco Bell. Usually, I would be headed straight to the bathroom before I even finished my meal. Instead, I had all of the feelings (rumbling, little gas, bloating, little tightness in my stomach area) but did not make a bowel movement. Props to that. I don't know if this means I'll be stopped up for a couple of days like other users have said. I guess it's better than using the bathroom every 10 minutes. My only problem is I smoked some hookah and it really messed with me. I felt completely drunk/high, but that's my fault for doing that."

• JJS...
• December 20, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea "I've been on this medicine since July '17. The first few months it was a godsend. My initial week on the meds though... lots of bloating, nausea, and sleepiness. My doc explained I was experiencing the bloating because my stomach and system weren’t used to having that much food stay in my body for that long. (I'd have diarrhea after just about every meal, and that was with taking an antispasmodic medicine.) Zantac helped, and after a while, the bloating and nausea subsided, and the drug started to work well! Then too well, so we dropped it down to 100 mg 1x a day from 2x... then it wasn’t well enough, so now I’m on 75 mg 2x a day. Getting more stomach pain and nausea after taking the pills than I used to, so might need to change it if it continues."