Diphen

I had reconstructive bowel surgery 4 weeks ago, the diarhea is horrible. My dr. put me on diphena trop 1 tab one time a day. the first week it seemed to work now it is not. Should I be taking it more? I saw other posts of people taking it up to 4x a day. Will this eventually help me get back to being normal? All of this is new to me, and scares me a little bit. I appreciate your feedback. ## It really is impossible for someone (including doctors) to know ahead of time how any medication can affect anyone. They can only assume that it will be effective based on medical records, current health, age, diet, what the condition is, whether or not any other medications are being taken at the same time, etc. Any of these factors as well as others can affect how you respond to this drug. In my p...

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what is it? what does it do? what do i need to know about it? plz help me i really need to know everything about this. thank you.. ## what do the medicens do?? so far have not stoped the diearea. 5mos now. ## This is a generic for the medication Lomotil, it is most commonly used to help treat or prevent diarrhea. Learn more Lomotil details here. Topsy, I am sorry it didn't work for you. Not every medication helps everyone that tries it, so you may need to talk to your doctor about trying something different. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness and constipation. And this shouldn't be taken if you suffer from jaundice or if you are just experiencing diarrhea from taking a course of antibiotics. Are there any other questions or comments?

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possibly an antibiotic, name may be misspelled ## What Dipheniatrop pills are prescriped for? Thank you for your assistance. ## Diphenoxylate and Atropine are the active ingredients in a medication more commonly known as Lomotil or Co-Phenotrope and it is most commonly prescribed to help prevent or treat diarrhea. You can learn more Lomotil details here. Thus, it's most common side effects is constipation. Are there any questions or comments? ## Dipheniatrop is not misspelled. This the proper spelling for the drug.

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Diphenoxylate is a centrally active opioid drug of the phenylpiperidine series that is used as a combination drug with atropine for the treatment of diarrhea. Diphenoxylate is an opioid and acts by slowing intestinal contractions; the atropine is present to prevent drug abuse and overdose. It should not be given to children due to the risk that they will stop breathing and should not be used in people with Clostridium difficile infection. Contents 1 Medical use 2 Adverse effects 3 Pharmaco...

what does this medication help ## This is a generic for Lomotil and it is most commonly used to help treat diarrhea. Learn more Lomotil details here. Side effects may include: dizziness, restlessness, loss of appetite and constipation. Are there any questions or comments? ## I take lomotil/atropine have had sever diherrah for 5yrs and so tired of usng the bathroom on myself what can I get to stop the diherrea.I get so sick at my stomach is it have anything to do wirh my lung and breast cancer.Plrase help me with answers if you can.I.feel.so bad .

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My Dr. prescribed Nystatin, Diphhen, Rulox, Lido for a sore throat that has lingered for three months. The directions are to swish and swallow 15mls every 8 hours. I get the numbness described in your thread, but only for about 10 minutes. It does not mention not eating before/after dosage, however, I have chronic constipation and wondered if it is from this compound? ## Hi Macrooster, Sorry to hear about your throat. How has it been feeling since the timing of your post? According to NIH.gov, constipation is indeed listed as a side effect of Diphen (Diphenhydramine). I didn't find this side effect listed under any of the other ingredients you mentioned, but hopefully this will help shed some light on what might've been causing your chronic constipation. Have you tried taking an...

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Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine mainly used to treat allergies.[8] It can also be used for insomnia, symptoms of the common cold, tremor in parkinsonism, and nausea.[8] It is used by mouth, injection into a vein, injection into a muscle, or applied to the skin.[8] Maximal effect is typically around two hours after a dose, and effects can last for up to seven hours.[8] Common side effects include sleepiness, poor coordination ...

What is the brand name for this drug? ## its also known as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) that you can get at drug stores, or any store for that matter.. ## Its sold under MANY names, and is the second key ingredient in Tylenol PM (a sleep aid). Its also an anti-histamine. Usually Diphenhydramine is a 25mg. (pink) tablet. Complete Allergy Medicine is one name. It also helps with night time leg cramps (RLS) and as a sleep aid. ## That is correct, Diphenyhydramine is an antihistamine, sold under several brand names, including store brands and generics, one of which is Benadryl. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. You can read more about it here: Are there any other questions? ## but this is specifically just Diphenhydramine and then non- medical ingre...

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What medicines is this found in and the side effects ## whenever I take this drug my knees ache and tingle. This will wake me up and I need to walk around, but it does'nt help ## For more information about this drug please see the page on Diphenhydramine You can also scroll down and see a list of all drugs which contain it as an active ingredient. Best regards.

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tonsil swollen,liquid bottle ## perhaps this is a form of magic mouthwash made from maalox, lidocaine and dipenhydramine or benedryl. it is used widely for relief of mouth and throat pain ## I believe Laurie is correct. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and mouth/throat numbness. And just to note for future viewers, Diphenhydramine is the generic for Benadryl, so they are one and the same. Has anyone else used this product?

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My doctor refused to refill this Rx for diphen atropine for 6 weeks. I have been taking this med for about 6-7 years now. It is the ONLY med that lets me lead a normal life without explosive diarrhea. If I don't take it, and I have to have a bowel movement, I have about 2 minutes to find a restroom. I usually don't make it and that is a mess. No warning at all. He finally renewed my prescription but wants me to have an Upper GI. How long can you take diphen atropine? Does it CAUSE intestinal problems to make an upper GI necessary? Please help me. Thank you. I have been diagnosed with IBS for about 16 years now. ## Diphenoxylate with Atropine is normally used to treat severe cases of diarrhea. The problem that arises from such prolonged use of it is that your body becomes depende...

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## is loperamida the same medication as lomotil? Used for Diarrhea ## NO! Lomotil contains the active ingredients Diphenyoxylate and Atropine. Loperamide is the active ingredient/generic name for Immodium, so they are completely different drugs. Was this prescribed for you or something you purchased? ## am a diabet and i want to know if i can take diphen/atrop for diarrhea and stomach cramps ## name brand for diphen/atrop 2.5 mg. ## Verwon (# Due to excessive diaherra this was perscribed to help control it!

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sleep inmducer ## Diphenhydramine is mainly used to treat allergies. The drug also has a powerful hypnotic effect, and for this reason is often used as a nonprescription sleep aid and a mild anxiolytic. You can view this information and more about Diphenhydramine by visiting the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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Are There Any Symptoms Of This That Are Bad, Like If You Accidentally Swallow It? Or If You Don't Swallow It, Because I Took It And It Numbed My Mouth For About 30 Minutes And That's It. ## Hello, Mckayla! How are you? The lido stands for Lidocaine, it's similar to an anesthetic, which is why it numbed your mouth. The other ingredients are Diphenhydramine and Maalox. It's really not harmful, if swallowed, as long as you don't swallow a lot of it, but you may experience nausea, dizziness and diarrhea, as reported by the FDA. Not swallowing it just numbs the mouth, for the most part. How have you been instructed to use it?

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am not adictied, doctors have been trying to stop a nasty diearea??? not m uch help form you/ ## I'm sorry, did you have a question? Yes, Diphenoxylate and Atropine is commonly used to treat severe diarrhea. It may cause side effects, which can include: nausea, drowsiness, blurred vision and dizziness. Learn more:

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pink/white cap ## Diphenhydramine, a generic for Benadryl, is commonly used to treat allergic reactions, insomnia and some mild cases of nausea. Side effects can include: drowsiness, dizziness, sedation and dry mouth. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Why would Dr.have me take prednisone before a ct and what is it used for

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What this medication for? Allergy ## Hello, Dennis! How are you? Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that has quite a few medical uses, including treating allergies. It can also be used to help prevent nausea, for sedation and to induce sleep. Side effects may include dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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went to know for what is diphenatrop ## Diphenoxylate and Atropine is an oral antidiarrheal medication. It is commonly sold in the U.S. under the brand name Lomotil. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and bloating. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Lomotil is a med that not only works on diarrea but al stops withdrawal from opiates, this something docs need to look at! ## Thanks for the informative post, Taddeusz, I had not heard about that, before. Since it is not approved for that use, most doctors probably have no idea. Though, over time, they do usually pay attention to what other conditions a medication can help with and they can prescribe it off-label according to their personal experience. How did you learn of this? ## i ...

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Is this a narcotic i mneed to know ## Hello, Margaret! How are you? It is an opioid that is used to treat or prevent diarrhea. Not exactly the same as a narcotic analgesic that can relieve pain, but yes, it is related. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My name is Bonnie. I took 3 Diphen/Atrop pills 2.5 mg and my eyes started burning and had blurred vision. I stopped taking it but my eyes did not get better. I went to an eye Dr and they did extensive testing and said my problem is puckering macula bilateral , dry eyes and presence intraocular lens, unspecified visual disturbances. I was wandering if this drug could have caused it. Because of Cipro the tendons broke in both hands and had to have them operated on. Thank You ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? As reported by the U.S. FDA, though it is rare, this medication has been known to cause blurred vision and changes in near vision, which tend to continue, as well as other eye problems, including pinpoint pupils, inhibition of the iris sphincter muscle and inhibition of the ciliary muscl...

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