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possible side effects of mebeverine

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Went to the doctors monday (19/4/2010) as been suffering with IBS type symtoms for several months. The doctors confirmed i had IBS and perscribed me Mebeverine and was told to take 3 times a day.

I got home and took one straight away and within an hour I was in SEVERE pain, worse than anything I have felt before that came in waves in my abdominal area and lasted for the majority of the night

I contined to take as perscribed the following day and again continued to get pains in my stomach. It came to the evening and managed to get to sleep but woke up in the night being sick several times!

I went back to the doctors this morning and described what had happend in the past couple of days. I was told to come back for blood tests and got told that I had a higher temperature and that I did have IBS but this spell of pain was infact Gastro ent!!!! (what a joke as I only started feeling sick since taking the tablets)

I have not taken the tablets today and felt better for it. I am visiting the doctor again tomorrow to see what he suggests.

I believe these symptoms have definately been side effects of Mebeverine.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Likewise, I started taking Mebeverine 2 days ago. I have been to hell and back with abdominal bloating since Christmas. After taking my second tablet I started with excruciating stomach pains which I never had before. If this is a supposed cure then God help us - not that he seems to care much.
  • patrickbakeruk
    patrickbakeruk

    Posted

    Reduce the dosage.

    I also had stomach pain from normal dosage. I have found that i am more sensitive to most things be it drugs, life etc & that, no doubt is why i sufferer IBS, reflux etc. I just quartered the dose, kept head high when sleeping & medicine worked fine.

  • emilyyandrews
    emilyyandrews

    Posted

    I've been on mebeverine for three weeks now and i take it 20 minutes before I eat. On the third week now and my stomach is constantly making noise and I'm still being sick. Still not sure why I'm on them though, have unknown problem and don't have IBS, just vomit lots.
  • Bluebear
    Bluebear

    Posted

    I have had the same problems, severe pain and constipation, these medicines makes the condition worse

    I suggest stop taking tablets, go back to the GP . I have had ibs for two years and GP fobbing me off with

    useless tablets, they don't care. I would not wish this condition on my worst enemy.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Give a slug of Kolanticon Gel a go, you can get it at the chemists smile
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