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Suffering From IBS. Taking Loperamide, Causing Constipation. Recommendations?
I've had I B S for a year now. I've had an xray of my bowel and everything is clear. No problems!. My Ibs is getting worse I now have up to four clearings of the bowel per day. I take prescription drugs called loperamide once a day but this just makes me constipated for two days then back to the same old problem. Where does this problem stem from ??? Thank you .....Judy Burnette New Zealand
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
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Irritable bowel syndrome is functional disorder linked to effect of stress on gastro-intestinal tract.
Loperemide can cause constipation as its side effect so better to avoid in IBS.
You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.
Drugs like amitryptilline or leveosulpiride may be useful in many cases.
I hope It may help you.
Thanks.
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
Irritable bowel syndrome is functional disorder linked to effect of stress on gastro-intestinal tract.
Loperemide can cause constipation as its side effect so better to avoid in IBS.
You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.
Drugs like amitryptilline or leveosulpiride may be useful in many cases.
I hope It may help you.
Thanks.
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