Gastroparesis

If you start experiencing signs of gastroparesis after starting Janumet, stop taking it! My doctors insisted the Janumet wasn’t responsible, but they were wrong. Gastroparesis has “resolved” since Janumet was discontinued. ## Janumet has been known to cause some gastric issues as side effects, such as bloating, heartburn, indigestion, and vomiting, which can also be symptoms of gastroparesis, according to FDA reports. Medline Plus Janumet/Diabetes medication combinations However, only your doctor can help you be sure that it was all caused by the Janumet. It is also very important that no one stop such a medication, without consulting their doctor, because letting their blood sugar go uncontrolled can be very dangerous. Unfortunately, most doctors are not aware of all ...

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My father had surgery on his foot about a month ago. He is also a diabetic. He was prescribed the following tablets by a physician for healing of the foot: CILOSTAZOL, TRAMACET, CLEOCIN, OMEPRAZOLE, CIPROXINA, TRIHEMIC. However, he is vomitting daily and nothing seems to stay down. He is getting chest pains and is coughing intermittently as well. We can't seem to figure out the problem. The physician is saying it is Acid Reflux but it has to be more than this. I read where TRAMACET might cause Gastroparesis. Is this his problem?

My gastroparesis causes right sided pain that can get very severe? Doctors don't want to give pain mess because it slows things down. Well I can treat the constipation I don't want to live in pain. What do other gp patients do ## @docchrid, Have the doctors been able to determine what caused the gastroparesis to begin with? I've read that one risk factor is from having diabetes, and wonder if at any point you were diagnosed with that as well? In either case, perhaps the idea of supplementing daily with digestive enzymes/probiotics and eating more fresh raw fruits/vegetables could improve your intestinal motility enough to metabolize food more efficiently (i.e. less work for your stomach muscles). - And in that respect, a strict regimen involving this may also help counter an...

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My son, has gastroparesis, and has been sooo ill, in the hospital ER , abt 14 times, since Jan.2012, losing abt 60 lbs. It has been a revolving door. It's 2 wks home, then 2 wks. hospital stay. He was told by a dr. he should be on Domperidone, instead of the Prednisone ( steroid) he is on now., but ( according to the dr.) HOW EXPENSIVE Domperidone is. My son was quoted $ 525.00 for a rx., a month, by a pharmacy in TX. I found out that Canadian pharmacies will sell it much,much cheaper, I guess a generic name,Motillium. So, I was wondering if anyone has used this drug, and what the results have been. ## You can learn more Domperidone details here. It hasn't been approved by the U.S. FDA, that's why it's so expensive to obtain a prescription here. It basically has to be im...

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I have gastroparesis and have been on Linzess for a year and a half. It worked ok until recently. Now I'm not going at all. Can I drink water the 30 minutes before my first meal. Most of the time I don't eat much. ## Hello, Donna! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem you're having. It works best taken on an empty stomach, with just a sip of water. Typical side effects, as listed by the FDA may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and stomach pain. At this point, it would be best to consult your doctor, many people have reported a similar issue. For some people it only works for a few weeks, but sometimes it works longer, but few are having long-term good luck with it Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Thanks for replying. It is now giving diarrhea and ...

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I have Gastroparesis, pelvic floor dysnersia, and chronic ideopathic constipation. I had been taking 4 capfuls of miralax daily (which stopped working), amitiza (never worked) and now Linzess. The very first day it caused severe pain and I had pretty severe diarrhea. The next few days & nights I had severe abdominal pain, but now just cramping and lots of bloating. I have not had ANY movements at all since the diarhea on day 1. Is this normal? ## I hope your seeing a gastroenterologist and if so CALL the doctor. ## Hi GPcrusader, Sorry to hear about your situation. From what I've read on other related threads, the time it takes for Linzess to work actually varies greatly for each and every individual. However, I do agree with Amber in that it might be a good idea to touch base w...

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Hx. of Bipolar Disorder. Prescribed Reglan for Gastroparesis. Manic state after day 2 of med. Quit taking med. Decreasing Mania. Take Lithium for Bipolar Disorder. ## Yes, it has been known to cause mania and depression in people that suffer from prior psychiatric disorders. Usually, this can be avoided by stopping it and slowly titrating the dose upwards, so you may to consult with your prescriber about trying that. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I have severe gastroparesis for 5 years now. I’ve been through tubes, pics, ports, pyloroplasty and Botox. I asked my dr if I could try emend and she gave the okand the script. I have to say, emend plus zofran was the best anti nausea and barfing control that I’ve ever had! I was so happy! But, it’s $20 for 3 pills!! I can’t afford this because of all my other meds as well. Could I get it in IV form and administer it to myself with my drs approval? Also if you get it for Iv, do you get more than 3 days worth at a time? Or more pills for the high copays? Thank you so much! Wendy ## it is used to treat severe forms of nausea, so yes, it can be taken by people who do not have cancer. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, drowsin...

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had 3 fundoplications and gastroparesis and recurrent sibo gone wrong; heaving on antibiotic; how to stop gut infection and quiet my destroyed insides?; can't keep anything in. ## Hello, Nanc! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems you've had. Have you tried taking it with food and not on an empty stomach? That can sometimes help stop the nausea, even if it's just a light snack. The FDA lists the other typical side effects of this medication as possibly including dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Have you consulted your doctor? They may be able to prescribed something to help the nausea. ## Docs have no answers for my heaving other than Zofran and quite honestly docs kill mame and destroy daily and then go after your money ruthlessly. I li...

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I am the same. I have lost 85 lbs over the last 1 year. I have gastroparesis. After 120 days on linzess I am up 15 lbs. I was holding my weight before this prescription. I'm gonna stop this for a week and see what happens. I actually fasted for 1 1/2 days taking weight in A.M. and P.M. only having water and fruit juice (Low Sugar) and didn't lose anything? ## Hi Chuck, I don't know if this is would accurately describe the type of weight gain you mentioned, but according to nih.gov, Linzess (Linaclotide) is known to cause swelling or a feeling of fullness/pressure in the stomach region that may appear as added weight. It can also cause excess gas to from, which may also contribute to feeling bloated. I'm thinking perhaps either of these side effects could be the culprit, ...

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What ALL is this prescribed for??? ## Is eritromicina helpful in gastroparesis? How long should I take it? ## dos tabletas diarias de eritromicina de 500mg para tratamiento de acné en una persona de 23 años afecta en algo? ## Erythromycin is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections, but preventing or treating bacterial infections is its only use, it isn't effective against viruses, such as those that cause colds or flu. Learn more Erythromycin details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. No, it is not effective at treating gastroparesis, since that is not caused by an infection. Maria, se puede provocar efectos secundarios, tales como náuseas, mareos, no alÃ...

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Trying to find pain management Dr in Memphis tn. My pain is from gastroparesis and migraines. Only doctors I can find are for spine and back. ## Did any of the doctors u talk to take amerigroup insurance because I have a spine injury and can't find a pain management group that takes my insurance in Memphis? ??? I would greatly appreciate any help if u r able ty for your time ## Hi Jellybean, I was wondering if you were ever able to find a Dr in Memphis? Someone posted to another thread they're looking for pain management in Memphis. .... ## I too, am seeking a Dr to be able to continue prescription meds.since my current Dr.is retiring in July...and suggestions? Thanks in advance for any info or help ..and I am looking for a Dr in Memphis TN area.

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What pharmacies carry Multi -Delyn liquid vitamin prescription? I have gastroparesis, which is a digestive disorder where I cannot eat/digest foods needed for proper nutrition. My Dr. gave me a prescription for Multi -Delyn liquid, but My pharmacy does not carry it and I'm having trouble finding a pharmacy that does. ## Hello, Sue! How are you? I'm sorry that you're having trouble finding your prescription. Have you tried asking your regular pharmacy if they can order it in for you? This isn't a controlled substance, so they should be able to do so. My pharmacy doesn't usually carry one of my medications, but they ordered it in for me and reorder each month, to have a supply for me, though I'm their only regular customer that takes it. The FDA lists this as being...

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After a year of severe nausea, bloating and GI discomfort, I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying.) My GE wanted to put me on Metaclopromide (Reglan), but I deferred because of the warnings of tardive dyskinesia and other nervous system problems. I did my research and found that Itopride was just as effective for motility without the nervous system or heart-rhythm problems found in Reglan and Domperidone, and I got him to prescribe it after signing a form acknowledging it was not approved in the USA by the FDA. I procured it from Asia through a Canadian pharmacy. I want to take it consistently for at least 3-4 weeks to see if it stimulates my gastric motility, but I'm experiencing some psychotropic side-effects that are hard to tolerate. Specifically, when it ...

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What are the side effects when taken with prescribed Klonapin, Zoloft and are a gastric bypass patient ## I HAVE JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH GASTROPARESIS AND HAVE BEEN TAKING CLONOPIN AND AND ZOLOFT FOR YEARS. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR WHAT ANYBODY HAS TO SAY ## I took that med & was pleased with the results, except, my hair feel out. After asking others, it seems that hair falling out was common. I discontinued, cause the hair loss made me worst thatn the med helped. ## My findings state that there are moderately unsafe interactions that apply to the medications Zoloft, Klonopin, and Depakote. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: -Applies to: Klonopin (clonazepam), Zoloft (sertraline) "Using Klonopin (Clonazepam) together with Zoloft (sertraline) may increase side ...

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I am losing alot of weight because of trouble with my feeding tube that I have for gastroparesis. Someone told me to try lyrica. Is this a good drug for this? ## My mom age is 43 ,,she usually have gas trouble often .now she had a slight pain in the upper right stomach. Sometimes she feels bloated stomach.even if she eats small amount her stomach becomes big.heavy indigestion,nousea,. ## To the original poster, Lyrica has been known to cause weight gain as a side effect in some people that take it, though it isn't usually prescribed for it. It is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat epilepsy, certain types of nerve pain, and some mood disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood changes. Swetha, does she take any me...

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I recently was put on chlord clidi to digestive problems relating to pancreas problem in addition to IBS. I also have a history of gastroparesis gerds and precancerous polps. Please explain how chlor clidi slows down food process in digestion which will help my pancreas ## Hi Dobby, In general, benzodiazepines, such as Chlordiazepoxide, act as depressants of the central nervous system (CNS), producing all levels of CNS depression from mild sedation to hypnosis to coma depending on dose. In laymen's terms, the sedation of the CNS allows food to digest without any disturbance from other bodily functions or feelings, per say. Clidinium is an Anticholinergic that works hand in hand with Chlordiazepoxide to inhibit the muscarinic actions of acetylcholine on structures innervated by postg...

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Domperidone

Domperidone, sold under the brand name Motilium among others, is a dopamine antagonist medication which is used to treat nausea and vomiting, certain gastrointestinal problems like gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), and to induce and promote breast milk production.[1][6] It may be taken by mouth or rectally.[1][7][8] Side effects of domperidone include headache, dry mouth, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and el...

Domperidone + Omeprazole

Domperidone, sold under the brand name Motilium among others, is a dopamine antagonist medication which is used to treat nausea and vomiting, certain gastrointestinal problems like gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), and to induce and promote breast milk production.[1][6] It may be taken by mouth or rectally.[1][7][8] Side effects of domperidone include headache, dry mouth, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and el...

Domperidone

Domperidone, sold under the brand name Motilium among others, is a dopamine antagonist medication which is used to treat nausea and vomiting, certain gastrointestinal problems like gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), and to induce and promote breast milk production.[1][6] It may be taken by mouth or rectally.[1][7][8] Side effects of domperidone include headache, dry mouth, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and el...