Does anyone know if Mebervine helps with the diarrhoea IBS
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Hello,
I'm 15 years old and I have just been diagnosed with IBS and have been prescribed with Mebervine, i suffer really badly from the diarrhoea side of it and was wondering whether Mebervine actually helps with it or do i need to take immodium on top?
Thanks,
Vicky.
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I've had the constipation type of IBS since i had a reaction to codeine about 2 years ago and had just worked out what maybe my trigger so got it under control (as much as you can).
Anyway, at the end of this sudden traumatic day I started with diahorrea and had it for almost a week and because the stuff the chemist gave me made no difference, after 4 days of not eating cos I didn't want to upset my stomach I went to the docs.
He gave me mebeverine and I took one tablet that night and one the following morning, I forgot to ask him how long I should take them for, and by teatime that day my symptoms had all but gone so I didn't take any more. I guess I have a stash of them now if it happens again but I am praying it doesn't.
Does anyone know if this is a usual IBS reaction when I'd only ever had the total opposite problem before? Can you get both extremes of IBS?
Not sure if I'm meant to ask questions about IBS on here so I'm sorry if I'm not.
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If you do a search on the main Patient UK site for IBS there are articles that may answer your questions. There is also a seperate thread in the Medical Conditions section of PUK Experience on IBS that may be of interest.
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emily_92420 Pamela_Bruzas
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Forestflower Pamela_Bruzas
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I know this is an old post but to answer your question.. if your doctor has given you a certain amount then I'd say he/she intended you to take the lot for as long as they last.
I've been on mebeverine for about, 8,9 years now for my ibs along with lanzoprizole for nausia and acid reflux and buscopan to calm the stomach cramps. If you haven't already I'd check with your doctor and make a point of saying that you want to continue taking them.
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Hi everyone,
I've been recently diagnosed with IBS-D. I have my first day of taking mebeverine and...my diarrhoea has come on really bad. I've been told to take 1 three times a day, 20 mins before meals. I have done just that and am experiencing cramps and diarrhoea. Is this normal as my body adjusts to the medication?
Thanks
Jevs
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Hi Vicky,
live taken Mebervine for ages, my doctor said it stops the spasm,s your bowels get, but you are having very loose bowels so your doctor should have advised another treatment for that, also look at your diet!!!! My doctor recommended I see a dietician instead of further tablets, which was very sensible & turns out any form of WHEAT which is in most foods upset my bowel as does onion & garlic, so I've lost two stone just by cutting out these items as they are in a lot of food I'm afraid, but my bowel has setteled down I go normally now & the Mebervine just helps stop the urgency of having to rush there quick, not sure this is of any use to your situation but wanted to try and help you.
Miss Lindsay.