User Reviews for Lotronex oral

I had the same problem with diarrhea all the time. Since taking Lotronex it has really helped. Now I have gas problems that I really worry about. It is so embrassing!

Started on the lower dosage of .5 mg 2x day, within a few months it stopped working. Dr. increased dose to 1 mg 2x day, and it worked for almost a year. Then it stopped working. He said that sometimes your body gets used to it and it stops working. Got fed up, went to a new dr. and he put me on something else. We'll see......Lotronex was great for a while, then it stopped and it's very, very frustrating. Just trying to have a life again.

ive been on this drug for years.it has helped alot but long term use has affected my ability to empty my bladder fully

had pain in stomach which wasnt a problem,sensitive with medications,irregular heartbeat want it to work

I had horrible diarrhea issues that kept me at home on many occasions. I started to get panic attacks b/c I feared that my problem was going to attack on a date, at work, or while I was out with friends. I had stopped eating meals in public to try to slow down my digestive tract. I had tried so many diets and medications. I was even taking xanax for my panic attacks. Lotronex is the first thing that works and it works very well!!!

Not working for me, even at 1mg., 2 a day,I need more help, does anyone know of a surgery, that might help?

OMG, this has been truly a God sent for me. I have had IBS for 20 yrs. plus. I have been takin Lotorex for almost a 1yr. My doctor gave me a discount card i only pay 15 bucks.God sent this med to me. I will tell you all find that doctor that will go hi and low for you and your pocket book. One more thing dont miss a dose. sign. Texas

I have been taking this for more than 2 years. It has been great...but losing my insurance so I don't know how I will pay for the $800 a month cost.

I take 1mg tablets twice daily for years and still have diarrhea about twice a week. I have had diarrhea every day of my life since 16 years old and twice a week is great for me. They said it will take years for my body to stop being overactive in that area. The drug needs to be made in Generic, the cost of $1400.00 in Iowa is outrageous but to someone that has lived in fear their entire life it is worth it. Love the drug, not the price. The other bad part of this drug is the required Rx sticker. This doesn't allow us to have the Rx called into the pharmacy. Read More Read Less

Update...took .5mg twice daily for 5 months and then it stopped working. Doc upped my dosage to 1mg twice daily..now it's working like a charm! So, my fear is, how long before my body gets used to this dosage and I'm right back to where I was before? How many more times can they up the dosage? I'm still trying to stay optimistic and enjoy how I'm feeling now! For the time being, I have my life back!

I started having digestive problems after my gall bladder was removed several years ago, but nothing I couldn't handle. Then about a year ago I started having uncontrolled diarrhea. Sometimes I couldn't even make it to a bathroom, which was awful! I had never had that problem before. The doctor did the breath test and found bacteria in my upper intestines, after which he put me on medication for 10 days. That helped for 30 days and then it was back to the same problem. I then had all the tests, blood, colonoscopy, endoscopy. All negative. My diarrhea was ruining my life and I couldn't eat for fear of going to the bathroom or having an accident. He finally put me on Lotronex and it has helped a great deal. I only take one pill 0.5mg in the morning and it helps all day. If I forget to take it one day, the next day I have diarrhea again. So I don't want to be without this drug...ever. I have noticed some days that I have a little constipation, but I still have a BM and it certainly beats the alternative of running to the bathroom 5-6 times a day with diarrhea. Hopefully, they keep making this drug or come up with a cure for IBD.Read More Read Less

Been on this treatment for years, it was a GOD sent. This is a drug that has worked for me. One problem, blue cross blue shield will not pay for the drug because it is a grender durg (females only) what a joke!!!! It is very expenvive $600.00 per month. The company will not help or even discount the drug(what a shame). If you need this med. please try it, it changed my life for the better1000%. I myself was in the test study for this drug. We were all one step above nothing. If anyone has a sugesstion to obtain this drug for a cheaper rate please put in your rewiew. Thank You and good luck. AnthonyRead More Read Less

After being on lotonex now for 5 months, it seems to be losing it's effectiveness. I've had a bad 4-5 weeks. It started out fantastic, now.....not so much. I'm having the same symptoms as before I started the drug. At this point, I'm feeling like nothing will help me.

For the last couple of years since I had 18 inches of my colon taken out and my gall bladder..I couldn't eat and if I went out I would have to know where ALL the bathrooms were in stores, restaurants..since starting this med..its WORKING!!!! I am so pleased. The only side effect I am having is excessive sweating..my BP has been up..but I dont' think the med is causing it. I will check with dr in a few weeks.

I have tried everything until finally after 5years I was in tears and told my doctor my irritable bowel syndrome was interfering in my life. I had already told my husband to go on with his life. I felt like I needed to be confined to my home at the age of 42. It caused some depression because I am a very active person and felt like I needed a portable potty with me at all times. Well since I have been taking lotronex I have had no side effects and I am living Life to the fullest. I went online and got the number for the drug co and they sent me discount cards so the medication for a 60 month supply only cost me a $15 copay. I take 1 0.5mg twice a day. I only take the evening one if I am going to be out somewhere were I might get alittle squeezy. It is WONDERFUL! I was alittle nervous at the beginning to start it because of the side effects and waiver I had to sign but I am glad God is with me on this one! it's the best. You can also call the company and get them to send you a card for a 2 week trial at no cost. You just need a RX from your dr for #30 and take it to the pharmacy with the card. Now the other discount cards you can use each card 6 times for refills. GOOD LUCK! Thank God for Lotronex! Read More Read Less

I've had IBD for several years and nothing hepled until Lotronex. It's almost perfect. I'd recommend this to any who need help with chronic diarrhea.

I used this medication for about one year and it was wonderful.My doctor stopped it and had me using a something I had to mix with water that acted like immodium,and put me on bentyl.I think I will ask to go back on this because it was very helpful,especially during severe flare ups.

I have struggled with extreme stomach pains with diarrhea for quite a few years. Doc FINALLY put me on Lotronex. Granted, it's only been about a week and a half, but oh my! I'm already 1000% better. Had some stomach cramping within the first two days of starting the drug, but now that seems to have disappeared. I love this drug! Being cautiously optimistic though!!

I have been taking Lotronex for almost six years now. It has helped with my IBS a decent amount. When my life is relatively stress-free I may go six weeks without an episode of diarrhea, but when I'm more stressed I tend to have an episode every few days. It would be nice if it would work ALL the time--especially in times of high stress--but getting diarrhea once every 2-3 days is still better than 10 times a day.

With each new decade of my life I was becoming more and more impaired. More cramps, more diarrhea, more embarrasment. I started the .5 mg dose (twice a day) about a year ago. Although I have developed some tolerance to Lotronex, I have to say it is a LIFE CHANGING medication. I have regained QUALITY OF LIFE. I have NO SIDE EFFECTS. Only benefits. I can't imagine ever going back to how I was.