Reviewer: dee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Ever since I had gallbladder removed I have had IBSD severely. Lotronox has been a life saver. However, now since taking it for over 10 years I have developed hive and rashes when taking it. Hives are really bad. So I had to stop. Nothing else works as well as lotronex. I wish I could go back to it but the hives has gotten so bad. No other side effects for the 10+ years I was on it. Not su ... Show Full Comment

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Ever since I had gallbladder removed I have had IBSD severely. Lotronox has been a life saver. However, now since taking it for over 10 years I have developed hive and rashes when taking it. Hives are really bad. So I had to stop. Nothing else works as well as lotronex. I wish I could go back to it but the hives has gotten so bad. No other side effects for the 10+ years I was on it. Not sure if anyone else has had this experience, but thought I should let you know.
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Reviewer: SB1234, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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It took awhile to get the right dose but after a few months I seem to be great on one half of a .05 mg tablet every other day. I try and make good food choices and drink plenty of water. I write down when I take the medicine and when I have a BM. This way I can back off if I need to to make sure I'm not getting C. (haven't had to do that since the first few weeks). Keep track of how much y ... Show Full Comment

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It took awhile to get the right dose but after a few months I seem to be great on one half of a .05 mg tablet every other day. I try and make good food choices and drink plenty of water. I write down when I take the medicine and when I have a BM. This way I can back off if I need to to make sure I'm not getting C. (haven't had to do that since the first few weeks). Keep track of how much you take when you take it and your BM's. You think you'll remember but you won't. You can also just note it in your phone. So far so good I'm really on a schedule now. I actually ran errands after eating the other day I would NEVER have been able to eat and then go somewhere. I still wouldn't eat before my kids ballgames or going out but I need to try that soon as I haven't had D in months after I started this medicine, but when you've dealt with IBS for years its hard to relax and not worry in certain situations! It is now available in generic so I pay $15 a month with insurance. Don't know what I would do if they don't cover it. Can't imagine life without this now. If you are worried then read the medical reviews (studies/trials) since it was rereleased there have been no deaths or horrible incidents. Go slow and don't get discouraged it takes some time to adjust and see how much you need. I actually upped my dose for a week at the start but then now I'm at just a half every other day for months and I am on a good schedule with normal BM's. No more racing home to get to the bathroom or stopping on the way because I can't make it.
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Reviewer: ss, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I suffered with IBS D for years & finally was prescribed Lotronex. I was at the point where I couldn't leave my home. This has been a real life saver.

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I suffered with IBS D for years & finally was prescribed Lotronex. I was at the point where I couldn't leave my home. This has been a real life saver.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been on this drug before it was recalled and after it was brought back on the market. I am a male and this is causing my insurance company to reject paying for the drug. Drug cost started at $600 a month to now $3,300 a month in 2016.

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I have been on this drug before it was recalled and after it was brought back on the market. I am a male and this is causing my insurance company to reject paying for the drug. Drug cost started at $600 a month to now $3,300 a month in 2016.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Lotronex has given me my life back. Before I could not leave my house, missed significant amounts of work, did not want to eat (lost a lot of weight), and became depressed. I took Imodium like it was candy. With my Dr. we tried many different medications and changes in diet, but nothing worked. Lotronex was the last option and it was the best decision I could have made. The benefits by far ou ... Show Full Comment

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Lotronex has given me my life back. Before I could not leave my house, missed significant amounts of work, did not want to eat (lost a lot of weight), and became depressed. I took Imodium like it was candy. With my Dr. we tried many different medications and changes in diet, but nothing worked. Lotronex was the last option and it was the best decision I could have made. The benefits by far outweigh the risks of taking the medication. I have been taking it for years now and they just released a generic brand. It has worked so well for me that I could not be happier to be able to have my life back.
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