I have had IBS, diarrhea dominant, most of my life. I used to be home bound, going out to eat-never could do that because I never knew how my stomach would react to food at any given time. This medication has been a life saver. It has allowed me to have some normalcy in my life as far as getting out of my home, doing things like grocery shopping, eating out, or just being able to spend a day in to...
Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/10/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used this product for over 20 years never had a problem with it..I have IBS..
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/5/2014
Condition: Diarrhea caused by Chemotherapy
Overall rating 3.0
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It causes pain swallowing is it common
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/4/2014
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 4.7
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I have suffered from diarrhea for many years. Lomotil is the first drug that has worked very effectively for me. I started out with 8 tablets per day (2 tabs 4 x per day). I now take two tabs in the a.m. and two tabs before bedtime. I have also increased my fiber intake and my intake of water for a better health result. This drug is a life-saver!
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Joy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/11/2014
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 4.3
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I began taking Lomotil after colon cancer surgery resulted in diarrhea. I've taken it for 5 months along with Imodium. It works well to control the diarrhea but I have experienced lots of dreaming and my vision is blurred. I worry about long term side effects as my oncologist says I will probably have this problem the rest of my life.
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messiemandy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2014
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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Only side effect I have is dry mouth and thirst.
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kai | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/3/2014
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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Tried many remedies. this is the only thing that worked for me.
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moooojudy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/31/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 2.3
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it didn't do anything.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/24/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 4.3
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Although this medication stops my diarrhea, I have found that about 6-7 hours after taking, I have been subjected to severe vomiting, sweats & dizziness.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/13/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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worked well and quickly no side effects noted.
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the ville | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 3.7
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I tried this yrs ago and it didn't work. So I was placed on 30 mg codeine and it worked well, then it started not to work so they upped the does to 60 mg of codeine. Now its not working as good as it did before. So I tried lomotil again and it seems like its working but I've also been on humira for the past yr for my crohns disease....
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bwho | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/24/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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I have chronic diarrhea, IBS, for most of my adult life. I used to take boxes of over the counter anti-diarrhea meds. Since I have been on lomotil my life has been so much better because my symptoms are controllable.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/2/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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GAL | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/26/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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as soon as I start getting diarrhea I take 6 pills and within 4 to 5 hrs. I have it under control. the more I eat the more diarrhea I have so I must watch my food intake if we are planning a trip.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/2/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 5.0
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CARLOTA | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/18/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been told that this drug causes cancer. Is it true?
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Annie | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/20/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 3.3
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can this medication (lomotil) be given if the patient is on Coumadin? Thank You
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JV | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/28/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have IBS and suffered from diverticulitis at one point several years ago. The constant stress of IBS on the colon ages it 2 fold. I was 27 with diverticulitis, a 50-60 y/o's disease. Lomotil was introduced to me after the bout, and with that and a bland diet I calmed my bowels down for a couple of months. As I changed my diet to better suit my condition, I have been able to regulate healthy movements, and at the first sign of an IBS bout I take a lomotil and the cycle never gets started again. IBS used to run my life, and this drug and diet and dedication to routine has helped me conquer it. Read More Read Less
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lomotil | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
3/13/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 4.0
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It worked right away to stop my diarea
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raisinstar | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/12/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 3.3
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need to know how many mg I can take in a day.
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Old C 100 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/7/2013
Condition: Diarrhea caused by Chemotherapy
Overall rating 3.0
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I Find that 2..5 mg twice a day works fairly well. when it doesn't work (such as after a very high fiber meal) I add in one Wal Mart brand of diarrhea drug (Loperamide?). That will almost always constipate me, so it is a constant merry go round ride! as my friend says, though, at least my students don't call me "Miss Poopy Pants!"
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