Irritable Bowel Syndrome Questions (Page 2)

Has anyone experienced ibs symptoms after starting depo provera shot?

I sarted depo shot in august 2012 since starting I experienced ibs symptoms such as fullness bloating nausea consripation and diarrhea alternating more so diarrhea though and itd leave me feeling ill for a couple days after a flare up and not be able to eat properly as some foods triggered it to... read more

Has anyone taken Resotran for IBS?

I recently was prescribed a fairly need medication called Resotran. My pharmacist had never heard of it it is so new. I seem to be having a different side effect every day. The firsat day was the worst as the headache was unbelieveable. Since then I have had gas, dizzyness, sleepiness and thirst.... read more

Venlafaxine vomiting after first dose?

I got prescribed these today as a replacement for sertraline as I was on 200mg and all it was doing was making my anxiety horrifically worse. My dosage for this is 75mg once per day. I took the tablet with some food (some good old fashioned dairylee dunkers and fruit) and felt fine! Then around... read more

Has anyone else been on venlafaxine/Effexor for 23 years? I have been concerned about long term use?

It worked well for my depression in the past. I took 75mg of Effexor XR with no need of increase for years. Was increased to 150 mg a number of years ago. Then the generic venlafaxine. Increased to 200 mg a a few years ago. As of Jan this year couldn't take the XR form due to insurance. Other... read more

Should I try dicyclomine?! Help!?

I haven't been tested for IBS yet but I've had stomach problems for a long time and it's progressively gotten worse over the past year. My doctor prescribed me dicyclomine 10mg to tide me over till I see a GI doctor. I haven't taken the medicine yet, I've heard it works and... read more

Been taking Colestipol since gallbladder removal 11/03/11, and still have massive problems with?

... diarrhea. Have had chronic IBS for years and my gastro said it may take a long time for my system to recover. Meantime, my weight just keeps dropping (weighed 144 at surgery - 128 now), and I avoid all foods with fat. I am afraid to eat at times actually. Anyone relate to this nightmare?

Linzess - How long does the severe diarrhea go on?

I have suffered from IBS for 8+ years for the last 6+ years I have random "flare ups" with horrible stabbing pain with gas and usually diarrhea. I've never been a constipation sufferer really, always having soft to very soft movements 2-6 times a day on average without the... read more

My effexor xr was just upped from 150 to 225 mg?

I'm taking it for GAD, SAD and panic. I've been at this higher dose for about a week and feel more anxious and rapid heartbeat. Is this just a side effect from going up to a higher dose? Will it go away after a few weeks? I've read that sometimes this can happen when just starting. I... read more

Has anyone been treated for ibs succesfully with 10mg amitriptyline?

Im a 22 year old female that has been experiencing ibs symptoms for 7 months and this has lead to anxiety which has lead to a bit of weight loss as im anxious to eat properly as i dont want to trigger a flare up. i know there are 2 things that trigger my flare ups but im too scared to eat what i... read more

Should I take pain relievers for gas pains or lower belly pain from IBS?

I have continous belly pain from the mid right side through lower belly to left side. It is relieved somewhat by having a bowel movement. I am wondering if I should try tylenol or Ibuprofen for relief. Thanks!

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Does effexor cause your sex drive to slow down, or to lose completely?

i went from wanting sex all the time to not at all when taking zolof for hot flashes and menapause, so i was changed to effexor xr because it is not supposed to be as bad for your sex drive...

How long until Effexor fully works?

I've been on generic Effexor, 35.7mg (for 4 weeks now and I still don't feel relaxed. Here is some of my background: I was originally placed on Lexapro in Nov. 2006 after a bad bought of anxiety attacks which led to IBS symptoms and GERD. In Aug 2010 I decided to ween off the Lexapro... read more

Wellbutrin - Will constipation side effect go away?

I started a small dose of Wellbutrin (not SR or XL) a week ago and the only unpleasant side effect I have is constipation (with upper GI discomfort). The problem is, I already have moderate-to-severe constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and must take a prescription medication... read more

Anyone finding weight gain with low dose (10 mg) amitriptyline?

I am a Weight Watcher and very successful. I do not wish to ruin all my hard work if this med adds lbs. Have not tried it yet due to that main concern. Suffering from IBS (both D and C), bloating, gas, stomach pain, etc. This was just presc. by my new gastro.