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Domperidone/reflux side effects

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claire71812
claire71812

Very embarrassing side effect of faecal incontinence when I excercise. Want to cut down on Domperidone because it can apparently cause this but my reflux is bad so need Domperidone. Lived with IBS for over 30 years.

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 claire71812

    Posted

    Ask your doctor to change your medication if you are reacting to it.
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 claire71812

      Posted

      I take gaviscon and milk for my reflux.  Maybe try that instead or see your doctor again.

  • albert_99155
    albert_99155 claire71812

    Posted

    Hi can you just clarify what is Domperidone and what you take it for. Also what type of reflux are you referring to? I ask because depending on what you are treating, maybe there is another  medication
    • claire71812
      claire71812 albert_99155

      Posted

      Hi my doctor says there is no other medication. The reflux is due to pressure in stomach due to IBS not excess acid

      Domperidone is a motility/ and anti emetic.

  • jello11529
    jello11529 claire71812

    Posted

    Hey claire domperidone will mainly  push the stomach content forward so will help in reflux and reduce nausea and vomiting but if you have IBS-d and if you are experiencing side effects then consult your gp and change the medicine.
    • claire71812
      claire71812 jello11529

      Posted

      Spoke to her today and basically no alternative I go from diarrhea to constipstion, but I react to everything. I just wondered if anyone had any other ideas or had experienced the same.
    • jello11529
      jello11529 claire71812

      Posted

      hey claire sorry she could not help...But can you tell us what is the real reason of your acid reflux? for example gastritis, hiatal hernia or just loosening of lower esophageal sphincter....initially u can try reducing the dose of domperidone up to half and observe for a week...If after reducing the dose you experience acid reflux as dose is not sufficient and also experience diarrhea then you can try over the counter ranitidine...it will basically reduce your acid reflux and with that you can take sucralfate or carafate that will reduce acidity in your stomach...hope this will help...and if you try that please let us know if that works or not...
  • sam18386
    sam18386 claire71812

    Posted

    Div sorry daft phone cut the message off, charcoal tablets they were recommended to me years back for IBS d, but i don't have it. It's meant to bung you up.

    • claire71812
      claire71812 sam18386

      Posted

      Hi, sorry it took me so long to reply. Yes I have tried charcoal. I go from constipation to diarrhoea, so taking them made me stuck at constipation. Which led to other problems! IBS seems to do that! Thanks for your help anyway. Claire
    • sam18386
      sam18386 claire71812

      Posted

      Hmm I would speak to your chemist, they're good with medication, well for me at least!

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