Works good for me.. Doctor hesitant about using it on me due to pb ingredient
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took this for 4 years in the mid to late 90s dr. never told me it was a barbituate he kept upping the dose i finnally told him i dont want to take it anymore it wasnt working he told me i needed to go to a rehab to detox off of them or i could sezuire up and die it cost me 4000 dollars out of my own pocket and this guy never gave me an ultrasound 3 months later i was rushed to the er an ulersound ...
No | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/27/2021
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I started out at 1 pill 3-4 x per day and before sleep if needed. Have tried all the new prescriptions and it none have taken away the pain of the cramps from IBS. After many years I needed more and so dr increased to 2 tabs 3-4 x per day. This worked but eventually I built up a tolerance to it. So I know that it’s a gradual process until u r done but like my dr says I will most likely still need it, so I don’t know what to do, any suggestions appreciated.
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Nome dePlume | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/26/2021
Condition: Other
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Stops my esophageal spasms - wh are quite painful. When hospitalized, none of the residents ever heard of it! Had to get mine from home - not on hospital formulary. Liquid & pills very effective. No side effects unless I’m already sleepy or tired.
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jep | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/20/2018
Condition: Other
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works great for stomach and throat spasms, I order mine through a Pharmacy in Florida. It's hard to find. FloraPharm maybe?
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WVfiestylady | 55-64 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/16/2017
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I had taken this medication for years and now haven't been able to find it anywhere. I've had IBS and bleeding ulcers. This was the only medicine that helped me. Is there any place in the USA that continues to carry it?? Thank you.
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Jayde | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/29/2015
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.7
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This seems to work the best for me.
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TiredOfPain | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/12/2015
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I have tried many medications and this one is the best by far! My doctor gave me a sample after my 100th colonoscopy to rediagnose my ICS and I went running back for a prescription! I only take it when I have a flair up and it is amazing how It works within 2 hours. Thanks Donnatal
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/24/2014
Condition: Other
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When needed the generic form of Donnatal is used to combat spasms due to a flare up of diverticulosis irritation. This really does the trick. There is a little drowsiness involved but nothing that stops daily actions.
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suzyq | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/30/2014
Condition: Other
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it has helped with my diarrhea, when I take the pill it sure helps me for hours
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WithdrawalPT | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/12/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I am withdrawing from opiates and Donnatal works great to reduce my GI problems associated from opiate withdrawals.
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Aire | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/18/2014
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.7
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I've tried several medications in the past 40 years and donnatol is by far the most helpful
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2013
Condition: Other
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2013
Condition: Irritable Colon
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katmay | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/8/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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good for 40 years, now costs $4.66 a pill. Why?
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nah | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/16/2013
Condition: Irritable Colon
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helps with abd pain from ibs
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/22/2013
Condition: Irritable Colon
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relaxed the colon
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Shecon | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/12/2013
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been diagnosed with ibs and also spastic colon..when put on generic donnatal, it worked ok.. But last year i was placed on donnatal extentabs.. No problems at all! And now.. The manufacturer or drug co.. Isnt making..or either its on back order? Why is it, when you finally find a medicine that works.. You cant get it anymore! It isnt fair!
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Dec-63 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/15/2012
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I am allowed to take this three times a day as needed. I only take it a few days a month, but it is becoming more difficult for my pharmacist to acquire. I suppose the pharmacies don't want to sell something that is both cheap and effective!
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mitch | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/23/2012
Condition: Other
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was given this in Vietnam for treatment of Malaria, had issues with kidney and enlarged prostate
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bobbyeq | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/17/2012
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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No longer being manufactured?
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Anonymous | Female | Caregiver
10/8/2012
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication is wonderful for treating irritable bowel and as an RN we gave it mixed with Mylanta for upset stomach. It will show up as a barbituate in a drug screen.
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