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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea Form Of IBS

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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Question: I have had IBS for years. Lomotil gave me relieve and I was able to go to work. I only took as small a dose as I needed ( 1 or 2 a day) I cant get it now as it is coming in a new form which is not available at the moment. I have had a few mishaps in the last few weeks which means i have to have extra underwear and trousers with me. C
an u give me advise or another brand name I can get as I cannot afford to lose my job over this
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please get a prescription from a Doctor for this

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and understanding IBS.
You have a diarrhea form of IBS and creates more social problem than the other forms.
Since you are getting good results with Lomotil (containing Atropine, Diphenoxylate) you should continue the same.
I am giving you other and brand names and you have to inquire with your Doctor / Pharmacy.
''YOu HAVE TO GET A PRESCRIPTION FOR THIS''
Colonaid / Di-Atro / Lo-Trol / XXXXXXX / Lomanate / Lonox / Low-Quel .
I hope this helps you to inquire about.

TO add::: Stress is the basic cause of IBS. Control the stress and you shall be fine.
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea Form Of IBS

Brief Answer: Please get a prescription from a Doctor for this Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query and understanding IBS. You have a diarrhea form of IBS and creates more social problem than the other forms. Since you are getting good results with Lomotil (containing Atropine, Diphenoxylate) you should continue the same. I am giving you other and brand names and you have to inquire with your Doctor / Pharmacy. ''YOu HAVE TO GET A PRESCRIPTION FOR THIS'' Colonaid / Di-Atro / Lo-Trol / XXXXXXX / Lomanate / Lonox / Low-Quel . I hope this helps you to inquire about. TO add::: Stress is the basic cause of IBS. Control the stress and you shall be fine.