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Shibbni

Updated 1y ago

What's Your Go-To IBS Medication?

what medication do you use for your IBS when it flares up?

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binkyyy

2y

dicyclomine aka bentyl
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Shibbni

2y

Thank you , I have just moved to the US, is this kind of medicine available over the counter , or would you need doctors prescription. Any input here will be so helpful , thank you ❤️
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Donna_jean

2y

Dicyclomine is a prescription
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bananaz

2y

If you have a flare up before you can see a doctor, I actually just take advil if I’m in pain and I used to take pepto if I have diarrhea. Senna leaf extract for constipation. Monitoring my diet is really the trick during a flare up. And rest :) but definitely find a GI doctor to consult in general
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Shibbni

2y

oh ok got it . My only condition that I face in a flare up is spasm like pain. I'm very careful with dairy stuff that gives me diarrhea for a day or 2 and then it's fine . It's just the spasm like pain in lower abdomen which keeps me down , and sometime is unbearable. I have appointment set up to speak to doctors here. Back in my country (INdia ) there is no medication as such given for IBS, just asked to watch the diet like crazy . So I'm hopeful I get something here that helps in flare ups.🙏
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Crockett71

2y

I take Protonix 40mg, Linzess 72mg daily. During a flare-up I triple up with IBgard and enzymes. After about a day of this protocol the flare-up eases.
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Nannybelle

2y

what are enzymes?
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Shibbni

2y

hey there, thanks for this input . Before my appointment this is good to know .🙏

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