Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea After Rectum Removal

Posted on Thu, 10 Nov 2016

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Question : Ever since having my rectum removed due to colon cancer resection 30 years ago, I've had a common problem with diarrhea, which I've controlled successfully with immodium. Due to an emotional challenge I've experienced lately, my doctor put me on 3 .5MG tablets of clonazepam and 2 300MG tablets of lithium carbonate daily. The diarrhea has gotten worse, and I can't seem to control it with immodium, even by increasing the frequency. Any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can try lomotil or lomofen-

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM,

You can try lomotil or lomofen--it contains Diphenoxylate plus atropine. But do consult your doctor regarding interaction with clonazepam and lithium

Regards

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