Lomotil for Diarrhea User Reviews (Page 2)
Lomotil has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 44 reviews for the treatment of Diarrhea. 73% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Lomotil
- moezoe
- May 2, 2010
"I am taking Lomotil because I had surgery. Then bone infection set in and I had to take IV antibiotics which caused extensive diarrhea. The first day I took Lomotil, it worked great for about 10 hours, but the following days, decreased in its effectiveness. By the third day, it was no longer working for me, but I attribute this to the antibiotics. I will have to let my doctor know so that he can possibly prescribe another anti-diarrhea medicine or change my antibiotic."
- Anonymous
- May 17, 2010
"I have been on Lomotil for 3 years now. The first year it worked pretty well controlling my IBS and diarrhea. The last 8 months I go many times a day and am in pain. Finally got an appointment with a new GI Specialist. Hopefully he can get me back to where I can live a 1/2 way normal life."
Frequently asked questions
- missl...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 17, 2021
"After one year of non stop diarrhea going 15-20 times a day and on the 7th ER visit and admit finally a hospital doc gave me this. He said some people have to take it forever. It stops the d and I take senna and stool softener so as not to get constipated. BUT it blurs my vision and makes me feel funny and also it gives dementia. I cannot take it forever. I am going to switch to Loperamide maybe a month of one and then a month of the other off and on but the Loperamide does not work as good as Lomotil and it makes my heart race. I wish the gastro can find out what is wrong. I am 68 and never had any problems then al of a sudden a year ago it started. I have diarrhea whether I eat or not."
- Chenta
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 21, 2023
"At the age of 34, I had uterine cancer and had 6 weeks of radiation therapy. My GI doctor said that my chronic diarrhea was caused by damage done to intestines due to radiation. I have been on Lomotil for many years. I am able to have a life with this medication. I have never had any side effects. It is truly a miracle drug."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Gutts
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 29, 2020
"Have been on lomotil for 20 years had total proctocolectemy take 8 tablets daily but still go 8-10xs to bathroom. Lomotil gives me life, without I don’t go out. For me it’s a miracle drug. Don't really see why it doesn’t work for some people. It slows down your intestinal track to have less bowel movements . Actually I don’t care how many movements I have, anything better than a colostomy bag!!!!!"
- Zano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 28, 2020
"I suffer from severe IBS-D and chronic colon inflammation. I’m on Viberzi 100 mg a day along with Pepcid every couple days and I take 1-2 of these Lomotil a day. I also follow a strict diet, but I will often have 3-4 bouts of diarrhea a day, sometimes more. I was very nervous to take it because my GI doctor said it’s similar to Bentyl and I had awful, awful side effects with Bentyl that made my D worse. I’ve been taking this for a few days consistently so far and I’ve noticed a lot of improvement. I notice after I take the second dose (usually in the evenings), I get a little tired, but it usually wears off within the hour. Overall I’m pleased with this. I don’t know if it’s gonna be the cure all for me, but it has reduced my diarrhea a little bit and cramping throughout the day."
- Anonymous
- March 29, 2022
"I cannot live without lomotil. It was taken off the market for a couple of years which left me unable to leave the house. I have no gall bladder & part of both colons were removed. I am dairy & gluten free yet still have periods of nonstop liquid diarrhea. I take Lomotil twice a day preventatively. If I get liquid stools I take it four times a day & therefore it ceases. This drug is a miracle."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 27, 2023
"I have had C. diff for almost three years. The infection has been controlled, but the symptoms persist, primarily liquid diarrhea and anorexia. Lomotil in dosages ranging from one to four tablets per day has almost completely controlled these symptoms, allowing me to lead an acceptable life. Without it, I am a helpless invalid confined to my toilet."
- Edward
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 20, 2022
"I am 74 and in good health. My wife bought some whole milk at Costco last week because it was a good price. I started eating cereal every morning for the first time in years. One night I ate a lot of cheese too. I started having diarrhea on Thursday which kept getting worse. I went to the bathroom at least 20 times a day for the next 3 days. Imodium or Pepto Bismol didn't help no matter how much I took. Our doctor called in a scripted for Lomotil and I started getting better immediately. We have now found out that many older adults develop an allergic reaction to all dairy. Thank you to our smart doctor and Lomotil. I never want to go through that again."
- maxmax
- September 23, 2015
"Most effective anti-diarrhea med I've ever taken... after years of explosive, chronic diarrhea."
- Anonymous
- August 4, 2009
"Works so fast. Best help I ever had to control irritable bowel syndrome. Doctors should have given this a long time ago instead of me suffering for 25 years."
- loren...
- September 7, 2008
"Really works fast and without any side effects. Seems to clear up persistant and ongoing diarrhea overnight. Taking the tiny tablets is much better than dealing with liquids."
- Anonymous
- May 17, 2012
"It made me constipated for 3 days."
- Anonymous
- July 4, 2012
"Lomotil made me extremely drowsy and nauseous. I thought it was my stomach infection, it only happened every 8 hours and after I took the pill."
- Anonymous
- October 8, 2008
"It worked within a few days"
- Anonymous
- July 16, 2010
"I had my colon removed due to Ulcerative Colitis and have been running to the bathroom regularly. I was taking 8 Lomotil a day and still going 8 times a day."
- Anonymous
- August 31, 2009
"It made me constipated for 6 days!"
- Blewee
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 10, 2021
"Works well, one or two doses dries my stool up almost completely."
- Fran
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 28, 2021
"Used after radiation on the lower abdomen. Saved me!!!"
- Tawsm...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 19, 2020
"It does not work at all for me. Not at all!"
Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any particular medication. While these reviews may be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge, and judgement of healthcare professionals.
Learn more about Diarrhea
Care guides
Symptoms and treatments
More about Lomotil (atropine / diphenoxylate)
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Drug images
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Generic availability
- Support group
- Drug class: antidiarrheals
- En español
Patient resources
- Lomotil drug information
- Lomotil (Diphenoxylate and Atropine Solution)
- Lomotil (Diphenoxylate and Atropine Tablets)
"I was in hospital for Severe Ulcerative Colitis. I was so bad I was going 20 to 40 times a day. Right now I have no insurance, but can afford Lomotil, and it has me slowed down to 3 to 7 times a day which I love and can more than live with. It does say it can blur your vision but so can diabetes, and I take so much predisone it makes my sugar stay high all day too. "