Reviewer: thatGirl., 25-34 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I've been dealing with IBS for almost 10 years. Diagnosed for the first 5. I was first put on a low dose of dicylomine, it didn't stop any symptoms. I stopped taking the pills and was told it wasn't IBS - again. This past year with a new PCP she put me on a higher dose 4x daily. It works with the painful cramping but i do not have normal bowel movements or less bloating and gas. In add ... Show Full Comment

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I've been dealing with IBS for almost 10 years. Diagnosed for the first 5. I was first put on a low dose of dicylomine, it didn't stop any symptoms. I stopped taking the pills and was told it wasn't IBS - again. This past year with a new PCP she put me on a higher dose 4x daily. It works with the painful cramping but i do not have normal bowel movements or less bloating and gas. In addition the dose now makes me to tired to take during the day. I am a stay at home mom and i am unable to watch my daughter without sleeping or blurred vision. I would not be able to work and take this medication. I do however take it when i am eating out and not driving. It takes away the sudden urgency and nauseous.
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Reviewer: Survivor, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have used several other drugs that worked better but with Dr's changing all the time it is hard to get anything from just a primary care Dr. so you try and take what you can get and work with it. Librax was better but I was told it wasn't being made anymore. Even Bentyl used to help with pain and Librax with spasms. The dicyclomine helps some but not as much as some other options.

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I have used several other drugs that worked better but with Dr's changing all the time it is hard to get anything from just a primary care Dr. so you try and take what you can get and work with it. Librax was better but I was told it wasn't being made anymore. Even Bentyl used to help with pain and Librax with spasms. The dicyclomine helps some but not as much as some other options.
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have dealt with IBS for almost 5 years now. I exercise regularly, eat a low fat, low carb, high protein diet and still suffered from IBS on a daily basis. I have also tried every over the counter medicine available for constipation, gas, and bloating. Going through a whole day without any stomach pain was a foreign feeling to me at this point. In addition, my bowel movements only occurred every ... Show Full Comment

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I have dealt with IBS for almost 5 years now. I exercise regularly, eat a low fat, low carb, high protein diet and still suffered from IBS on a daily basis. I have also tried every over the counter medicine available for constipation, gas, and bloating. Going through a whole day without any stomach pain was a foreign feeling to me at this point. In addition, my bowel movements only occurred every 4 to 5 days. It wasn't until my doctor prescribed this medication that my body truly felt a sense of relief. I am recommended to take up to 4 pills a day; however, I have only been taking this medication at night, right before bed. I truly recommend this medication if you have symptoms that are similar to my experience. My abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and constipation has completely disappeared.
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Reviewer: lfinnerty, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was told by my doctor to take 4 times a day because the drug has to stay in your system at all times. After reading some reviews I'm unsure if I should take 4 a day before meals an one at bedtime. They are the directions I was given. Any advice?? I had to fill in the stars which are N/A to me yet. So disregard for now. Thanks, Lisa

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I was told by my doctor to take 4 times a day because the drug has to stay in your system at all times. After reading some reviews I'm unsure if I should take 4 a day before meals an one at bedtime. They are the directions I was given. Any advice?? I had to fill in the stars which are N/A to me yet. So disregard for now. Thanks, Lisa
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Reviewer: JerseyGirl, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was diaognosed with IBS-D 3 years ago. I only use this medication when I absolutely need it. I just finished a 10 day course of amoxicillin a couple of days ago. That antibiotic messed me up terribly. My IBS has kicked into full gear. Thank God I have this medication on hand - and they are still potent enough to take care of the pain, nausea and diarrhea. IBS sucks big time. But this medic ... Show Full Comment

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I was diaognosed with IBS-D 3 years ago. I only use this medication when I absolutely need it. I just finished a 10 day course of amoxicillin a couple of days ago. That antibiotic messed me up terribly. My IBS has kicked into full gear. Thank God I have this medication on hand - and they are still potent enough to take care of the pain, nausea and diarrhea. IBS sucks big time. But this medication makes everything feel so much better.
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