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Will the diarrhea stop after being on viibryd for awhile? ## Hi, Ruth! That can certainly be an annoying side effect. And yes, it should go away after about 4 to 6 weeks, once your body has gotten used to the medication. If it doesn't, or if it becomes severe, then you should consult your doctor immediately. In the meantime, as long as you're not on any fluid restrictions or been told by your doctor not to do so, you may want to add a little extra water each day to prevent dehydration. Other side effects may include nausea and insomnia. Learn more Viibryd details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What about if the first time you take Viibryd and immediately start vomiting and continuous painful diarrhea with horrible stomach pain? I was afraid to even take anymore...

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## is lactite which is in this drug a relative of lactose. medication is causing sever diarrah ## I HAVE BEEN ON THIS DRUG FOR 2YRS AT FIRST, IT WAS REALLY BAD THE DIARREHEA. NOW I GET IT ONCE INAWHILE AND WHEN I DO OH BOY. THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. ## What does the metformin tablet look like? One pharmacist filled it with a white oval shaped tablet with 93 0n one side and 48 on the other. When I got a refill it was a round tablet with the letter A on one side and the number 12 on the other? ## My stupid mail order drug company has always sent 500mg Metformin tabs. I took two each morning and two each night. Without warning, they sent 1000mg tabs and by the time I noticed it, I had already taken two on Monday evening, then two more on Tuesday morning. I realized Tues...

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I do have high cholesterol and high triglycerides(sp?) but the Cholestyramine was prescribed for me for diarrhea and such since my gall-bladder surgery. i am confused as it is not on the instructions re: what I went to the doctor to have "fixed"? I was losing my stools 3 or 4 times per day. ## Cholestyramine can be used to treat diarrhea, because it makes bile acids, such as those that may be secreted after gall bladder surgery, from being osmotically active. When they are osmotically active, they attract more water from the body into the bowel, which can cause diarrhea. It may cause side effects, such as: constipation, nausea, tooth discoloration and premature tooth decay. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## To Verwon: Thank you so very much for this post/rep...

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So in December I had diarrhea,my baby was 6 months at that time. I got admitted in hospital for four days. And while I was in hospital, my baby was with my aunt. So he also had diarrhea,probably got it from me coz I am breastfeeding.She took him to the clinic and they gave him ILVITRIM SUSPENSION, Does it help with diarrhea? And what's the correct dosage? My aunt told me that at the clinic they said he should take it anytime when he has diarrhoea And I have just read about it being an anti-biotic, and from what i know... You finish the course of anti-biotic But we never finished it coz i was not told it is an anti-biotic ## Ilvitrim is an antibiotic, commonly found in some other countries under the name Bactrim, or Co-Trimoxazole, it is used to treat bacterial infections, so it will...

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Hi I was prescribed smz/tmp tab for diarrhea and fever. Well the fever went away after 2nd day but diarrhea has not stopped and it's been 5 days. Doctor wants me to take this for 10 days. Will this continue to give me diarrhea or should it stop. I yhink that my intestinal infection is gone but not sure whether to stop medication. Thanks ## Dear tony, SMS/tmp is an antibiotic 2 treat bacterial infections. U must take the whole prescription in order 4 it 2 work properly. Or, the infection may not go away or u could have a relapse. The diarrhea can b caused as a side effect. If it's that bad, ask you're Dr. Or pharmacist if there is anything u can take 2 help with it. Hope this gives u some insight. ## Choosing to stop taking any medication after weighing out the benefits and r...

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if you get diarrhea from Purbac is it ok to take it for a month as prescribe by doctor . ## Hello, Allan! How are you? Diarrhea is a normal side effect of this antibiotic, so yes, you should follow your doctor's instructions for how long to take it and finish the full course of it. You may also experience dizziness, nausea and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Bloody diarrhea everytime, this time bloody urine. Not worth it. ## I have to agree with you! It might be that it's just not the right medication to help you. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, bloating and stomach cramps. How long have you been taking it? ## Three times in the last month. ## Have you informed your doctor, yet?

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I was prescribed Irospan for low ferritin but it is causing diarrhea. My doctor suggested taking it every other day but I fear it will just cause diarrhea every other day. I would like to be taking at least some iron every day. Has anyone tried splitting the pill? ## It is not recommend that they be cut, or split. The Irospan tablets are listed as being controlled release, so cutting or splitting the tablet could result in your getting too much, at once, which could result in even worse side effects. What else have you tried for the diarrhea?

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Is it possible to take Solodyn for months without any side effect and then develop C-diff.? Would taking 10 days of Amoxicillin, 500 mg 2/day, increase the possibility of this occurring? ## Hello, Anne! How are you? It could be either/or, actually. It's hard to say which one may have caused it. What has your doctor advised?

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use of d5lrs in patient wirrheath dia ## This is a fluid infusion, it is generally used to make the administation of other medications easier and to keep the patient hydrated. When someone has diarrhea, it is very easy for them dehydrate quickly, so making sure they have proper fluids is a very important part of medical treatment. Do you have any other questions? ## it's so general!..PNSS can be given to a diarrheal patient

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I was on the 290mcg Linzess and the diarrhea and abdominal pain was unbearable. Doctor has since switched me to Trulance which just came out. Having regular bowel movements with no pain or diarrhea. Doesn't need to be taken with food either. I have fought this for years and for the first time in a long time it's manageable.

My disabled diabetic son recently stopped eating orally and is now given Glucerna through the G tube. He is having diarrhrea several times a day. Does anyone have a solution? ## My mother has diarrhea and has had some vomiting, plus is diabetic. Is it safe to drink glucerna? ## Keep him on 24 hours on fluids check his blood sugar every 3 hours then start half strength feeds diluted with water. ## Hello Sherri, Do you know whether his digestive track has had problems in the past? How long has it been since you started taking Glucerna? How old is your son? There are so many factors at play that I can only really give some generic information, without knowing more about his situation I can't exactly say. Under the presumption that the only change made was switching to Clucerna, it may ...

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I had taken darolac last month for treating diarrhea. I am now having diarrhea again. Can I take the darolac again? ## The doctor prescribed darolac syrup for my son who's age is 14 months. I want to know what side effects to be aware of and what the primary uses of it are?

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I just took my first Nexium pill before bed last night. This morning I have horrible diarrhea. I know diarrhea is a side effect. Does anyone else have experience with this? How long did it last? ## Hello, Naomi! How are you? Most side effects are transient and usually go away with time, as your body gets used to the medication, but it may take 3 or 4 weeks. I generally found it only to last a week, or so, for me, when I was taking it. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, stomach pain and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking Exjade at a daily rate of 2250 mg. I also have blood transfusions every two weeks. Of late I get chronic diarrhea. I have stopped taking Exjade and now await my haematologists decisions. Has anyone else experienced this? ## My husband has blood tfansfusions monthly, he has blisters on his hands, when the bisters burst his fingers become very painful, do you have any suggestions on anything to relieve the pain?

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I have been taking lisinopril for approximately 6 months over the last few weeks I have developed diarrhea associated with taking this. I am on no other meds. It has progressed to the point I feel I can not take this anymore. ## Hello, Tara! How are you? Yes, diarrhea is listed by the FDA among the possible side effects of Lisinopril. You may also experience headache, increased urination, dry cough, stomach pain and hypotension. Have you consulted your doctor? There are other medications you can try, it seems this one might not be the best one for you.

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Is anyone dealing w/ the diarrhea discomfort w/ Telaprevir? ## Telaprevir is an antiviral medication that is commonly used to treat hepatitis c. Have you contacted your doctor? Diarrhea can be a normal side effect of these medications and there may be something you can use to help, however, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist first, to be safe.

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Ive been on gabapentin 800mg 3 x's a day for several months for treatment of fibromyalgia pain and anxiety. I have been waking up every morning with diarrhea (2-4 trips to bathroom) for about the same amout of time, and my doctor claims the 2 are not related. I cant remember having a normal bowel movement since beginning the gaba and am wondering if anyone else may have had the same experience? The gaba has been the most effective treatment I've tried for the fibromyalgia pain & the added benefit of treating my anxiety has been wonderful as well & I'd hate to stop taking it. But if the trade off is daily diarrhea, i may have to stop! Of course my doc wants to run a bunch of expensive tests for the diarrhea, but if its as simple as stopping the gaba I'd rather sta...

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Dr. prescribed Megestrol 40mg twice daily to surpress my period (they are really heavy due to uterine polyps--haven't s heded removal yet). I had diarrhea every day for a week and trouble sleeping. Stopped taking the Megestrol because of the side effects. Has anyone else experienced this and did it eventually stop or do you just live with it? Not sure which is the lesser of two evils. ## Most side effects are transient and usually go away in about 4 to 5 weeks, once your body gets used to the medication, as reported by the NIH. When taking this medication, you may also experience nausea, headache and spotting. If it gets severe, you should inform your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Day 7 on 10mg Brintellix. Nausea improving. Daily neck pain and headaches. Anxiety through the roof. Not sleeping at all. Insane watery diarrhea since day 5. Need something mainly for anxiety. Not feeling hopeful about Brintellix. ## I'm very sorry that you're so miserable. Those can be normal side effects of such a medication, usually they last about 3 to 4 weeks, before tapering off and then going away entirely. You may also experience dizziness and weight changes, as reported by the FDA. Has there been any change, yet?

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