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 ...
ctrylch | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/24/2012
Condition: Ulcer from Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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silvia | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/4/2012
Condition: Other
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mel7847 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/13/2012
Condition: Irritable Colon
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This is the only medication that really helps my severe IBS symptoms [in conjunction with Paregoric which is no longer available except from a compounding pharmacy]. I don't understand why the only medications that successfully treat my IBS are becoming so hard to get. Perhaps there isn't enough profit from them for the big pharmaceutical companies.
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wizard | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/20/2012
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 2.7
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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 was taken and i was loaded with gallstones i was only 38 the surgeon said i had them for years the doctor then left the practice wouldnt reimburse me for detox which was horrible that stuff is so habit forming and dangerous try getting off it,it sucks.and have your dr. give you an ultrasound to see what the real problem is.Read More Read Less
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/28/2012
Condition: Small and Large Intestine Inflammation
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I HAVE SEVERE IBS AND GASTRITIS DR. GAVE ME THIS INSTEAD OF BENYTL WHICH I TOOK FOR YRS, ITS HELPING BUT I SRILL HAVE SOME POAIN????
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joann | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2012
Condition: Irritable Colon
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i have a hemmroid thats been a real pain in the rear literally bleeds bright red and usually fares if i eat wrong or get overly stressed. i went to walk in clinic and was given donnatal injection and it sure help me with lower abdomin inflamation and irritation feeling. i have to followup with gastro next. overall donnatal did alleviate the discomfort until i can be seen for followup.
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aleysgram | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/16/2012
Condition: Irritable Colon
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I have IBS and am 69. My Family Doctor prescribed this for me when I was about 66. It has helped me but now my new Doctor says not for people over 60. She is trying me on Fiber (haven't started yet) in Licquid form
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reet64 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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have had constant stomaach pain for 2 monnths started this medicene and had insent relief
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girasoul | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/16/2011
Condition: Small and Large Intestine Inflammation
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I experienced dizziness, tiredness, and a lack of appetite when I took this medication for four days, as a prn. The pain subsided after three tsp. as directed by the doctor.
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lillyrose07 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/10/2011
Condition: Irritable Colon
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I found it very helpful & such a relief! I actually lost a good job because of my IBS and in desperation asked my Dr for something that could help. Now I'm hoping to find another job fast, no luck so far... The pharmacies in Des Moines, IA don't carry donnatal but have to special order it for me. The Dr wrote me a 'script for donnatal extend tabs but that had to be special ordered and is WAY too expensive for me as there is no generic available. So I have to get the generic of plain donnatal. I asked & researched for another drug that does the same thing but is more available; my research & my pharmacy told me there is no such drug. Generic donnatal should be more available as IBS is a very crippling problem - surely it's not a rare condition! Read More Read Less
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1/13/2011
Condition: Irritable Colon
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geckopaws | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/13/2011
Condition: Other
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I have had good luck taking this pill dealing with my diagnosis as IBS. 30 minutes before a meal and this little baby does it's job!! It's too bad that a lot of insurances do not cover donnatal.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
1/8/2011
Condition: Irritable Colon
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/26/2010
Condition: Irritable Colon
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I have severe pain with IBS,this medicine works quickly and I get complete relief
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/19/2010
Condition: Other
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I'm using it for Diverticulitis and it helps better than anything else I've tried.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/19/2010
Condition: Small and Large Intestine Inflammation
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msfavre | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/1/2010
Condition: Small and Large Intestine Inflammation
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I am a 40yr woman with crohns disease. I was just prescibed 2 days ago and the pills take too long to work and it only works a couple of hours.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/25/2010
Condition: Irritable Colon
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9/6/2010
Condition: Irritable Colon
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