how long do you/did you stay on mebeverine for?
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My GP prescribed me Colofac / Mebeverine for IBS. I've been taking 3 a day for about 8 or 9 days now and was wondering how long, usually, do people take them for? Is it just a few days while the symptoms subside, or are they a long-term thing? It says in the info leaflet that comes with the tablets not to stop taking them, even if you feel better, but you can lower the dose if your symptoms improve.
I had a problem with diarrhoea, especially after meals, and I'm just a bit concerned that I'm now getting a constipation instead (!) and symptoms relating to that. Guess the colon's gone from being overactive to underactive..
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leeniepie a28977
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you only really need to take them when you have symptoms, so if you don't have cramps, then don't take them
sam18386 a28977
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come off the mebevrine nasty things, you ask people on here!
moon53540 a28977
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Those tablets are rubbish, try alverine, it helps diarrhea, wind and constipation. I only take them when I have symptoms though because my IBS is usually caused by stress.