User Reviews for Lotronex oral

I was diagnosed at the age of 16 with IBS and for years after that I went through almost every medication they could give me and finally after 4 years they perscribed lotronex and it has honestly been the first to make a significant difference. I cannot say that I am cured but I went from 4 diarrhea movements a day to 1 regular movement. I do have some of the side effects like constipation (which was something I had experienced in years) but all in all I consider this medicine a win. I am not pleased with the cost and cannot wait till there is a generic version. I cannot afford this stuff on a college student's income. Read More Read Less

Prior to taking Lotronex, I am pretty sure they had me on every medication possible even liquid Opium. None of it worked. My episodes had gotten so bad that I was eating Pepto, Gas-X and Imodium like they were candy. Now with Lotronex I feel much better and I am now able to go out wherever and whenever I want. While I have had a few minor episodes its nothing compared to what things were like prior to Lotronex.

It gave me my life back!

I started drug while on trial and went from having 10 to 15 bowel movements per day to 2 or 3 diarrhea stools. always had severe cramping and nausea with retching with each bowel movement. I was one of the women who begged to have it return to the market. I continue to use the max amount most days 1 mg twice daily on occasion i will take only daily. I adjust the doseage according to my bowel movements and have control of my life without the severe nausea, abdominal pain, and cramping that always went along with my diarrhea. on ocassion when I have eaten too much fresh vegetables and fruit I still have to take imodium, but I can enjoy the foods that I like now. The cost for a months supply is $800.00 and over. I would not be able to pay for it without my insurance paying for the lions share of it. But I have a life that does not depend on how close the bathroom is.Read More Read Less

This medication did nothing for me. I had horrible side effects and I am very suprised to see that many others find it helpful. I have been better off just managing my symptoms with lomotil.

I've read the reviews regarding this drug, Lotronex. I too, have suffered with IBS/D for several years & for the past 5 years have been taking 1 mg p/day. While I am most grateful for having my life back (working, shopping, socializing, etc.), I have experienced an increase in the cost of the medication for the past 13 months. I live in IL & now pay $545.00 per month for 30 pills (Initially, cost was $180.00). I do know that Glaxco-Smith Kline SOLD this drug to Prometheus Laboratories, San Diego, CA approximately 1/08. Whether it is new marking stratgies by Prometheus to off-set their cost of purchasing/manufacturing this drug, I feel $545.00 per month is completely UNREASONABLE both to the patient as well as my medical insurance coverage. While I am fortunate, at the moment, to have a prescription plan which pays for 85% of the cost, this claim, per month is calculated toward my overall lifetime maximum for my major medical coverage. I feel that there is a such a small percentage of patients that fit the criteria in need of this medication we have no option, currently, other than to pay this EXCESSIVE price. I look forward to the day when there will be a GENERIC form of this drug (as far as I know there is none). I will be discussing this issue with my GI doctor in the very near future. I wish everyone with this disorder continued days without our every thought being..."WHERE IS THE BATHROOM". Read More Read Less

I have suffered with IBS for over 25 years. Now I am taking Lotronex once a day and I feel that I can do almost anything that I could not do before I started to take this medication. I was not able to go out to eat with my husband, visit with friends or even travel. I now feel well enough to be able to enjoy the things I was missing in my life. I am even back at school to get my BS in Health Studies.

This medication needs "carefull" management by pts themselves. I was perscribed 0.5mg and told after a week, I could up the dose to 10mg. I take 1/4 to 1/2 of 0.5mg daily and it's a wonder drug. My IBS in 30yrs has never been so controled.

PRESCRIBED LOTRONEX FOR IBS -CHRONIC DIARHHEA

I have had IBS for over 25 yrs. and this is a miracle drug. I am aware that there are some risks that come with this drug, but I am not willing at this time to give them up. Recently I have been diagnosed with colon ulcers, but my doctor assured me that it is not from taking Lotronex. I have researched it and I will continue with the drug. I have my life back again....

WITHOUT LOTRONEX .I WOULD HAVE AT LESS 6 BOWELMOVES A DAY AND MAYBE MORE. I LOVE THIS DRUG. I CAN LIVE A NORMAL LIFE.

Allowed me to live a normal life instead of publicly losing control of my bowels in markets, malls and anywhere else diarrhea struck.

Lotronex has made a tremendous diference in my quality of life. I teach middle schoolers, and before this drug I was looking for another career. I take the max dose, 2 1mg tabs per day, and still have some urgency, some loose stools, but no more accidents, leakage or explosive diarrhea. I wish a higher dose was available to me, but as long as this dosage keeps working like this, I'll be happy.

HELP! I am wondering if any of you taking Lotronex is having a problem with gas. My body acts as if it's job is to make gas all day. The condition is severe. I am nervous about being around people and am now making excuses to avoid sex. The doctors have told me there is not much out there for bloating. I have tried everything I can find otc. Nothing has worked for me. Can ANYONE help me, please!

I'm taking(1) .5 mg twice a day, the first day was immediate relief. Day 2 no pain but upset stomach. Day 3 still no pain bowel movements are less but still urgent when it's time. I possibly need an increase in stregth. But after 20 years of nothing else working. . . I don't know how to act/sk

My life was miserable before taking Lotronex and was faced with having to quit my job because I travel often. I was constantly seeking out bathroom locations and an embarassing situation in a cab ride just about made me hand in my resignation. This drug has without a doubt saved my life and I have no fear of traveling or meeting clients for meals. I don't take it every day, only when I recognize the symptoms of IBS and I immediately take a pill. Just knowing that the episode will pass I am immediately relaxed and ready to carry on with my day. I thank God that my physician put me on this miracle drug. He gave me back my life.Read More Read Less

I do not know what I would do without this medication. I have severe diarrhea. This pill makes me normal. Imodium was good for me, but it did not form the stool. This pill forms the stool. I have been on this medication for several years now. I hope it never stops working for me.

I agree that it is a wonder drug. It isn't perfect but it is the best/only drug out there that remotely works. It allows me to have a life and career.

it works better than anything I have tried,am curious if other males are using it since it has only been tested on women

I have been taking Lotronex ever since it came back onthe market - I think it was 2005. I haqd also aken it before it waqs removed. I call it a miracle drug for me.I would like to know if there have been any reports of it losing effectiveness after 5 years which seems to be happening to me. I am aking two 0.5 maybe I need to go back to 2 of 1.0.