Reviewer: Wolflady, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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One of the few drugs that work. Now my insurance won't pay for it. I was prescribed Lotronex and wound up in Hospital for severe blockage in my intestines.Only to find out later that it was recalled, and that people died from it.Why is this so expensive and why doctors won't prescribe and insurance won't pay for it. When it is proven to work for people. Some of these new drugs are dang ... Show Full Comment

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One of the few drugs that work. Now my insurance won't pay for it. I was prescribed Lotronex and wound up in Hospital for severe blockage in my intestines.Only to find out later that it was recalled, and that people died from it.Why is this so expensive and why doctors won't prescribe and insurance won't pay for it. When it is proven to work for people. Some of these new drugs are dangerous. If you have IBS-D the one drug they prescribe, if you have no gallbladder like I don't have one YOU CAN'T USE IT.So what are people to do. I wish someone could let me know what to use. Bentyl only work sometimes. The librex was the only drug that worked for me. We have to suffer while drug companies inflate prices.
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Reviewer: stevejohn, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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When the company jacked the price times X7 I switched to a combination of chlordiazapoxide and dicyclmine. Works great. I think it might be a generic librex.

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When the company jacked the price times X7 I switched to a combination of chlordiazapoxide and dicyclmine. Works great. I think it might be a generic librex.
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Reviewer: bigorangefan, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have taken this prescribed med for over 40 yrs and have had no problem until recently when reaching Medicare which will not cover this prescription. I too am astounded at price increases since I have to pay full price. Some drugs stores simply say the drug is no longer available in US. Is there any alternatives available.

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I have taken this prescribed med for over 40 yrs and have had no problem until recently when reaching Medicare which will not cover this prescription. I too am astounded at price increases since I have to pay full price. Some drugs stores simply say the drug is no longer available in US. Is there any alternatives available.
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Reviewer: d48l aol.com, 75 or over on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Worked fine for many years. New MD reluctant to prescribe. Would like to find a "non-controlled substance" as a replacement. Not having much luck. Ins. Co. won't pay. Best info ever, show your AAA card. They give a great discount at most pharmacies. Insist; some don't know

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Worked fine for many years. New MD reluctant to prescribe. Would like to find a "non-controlled substance" as a replacement. Not having much luck. Ins. Co. won't pay. Best info ever, show your AAA card. They give a great discount at most pharmacies. Insist; some don't know
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Reviewer: toxicBunny, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I've had IBS since I was in high school and have been on a number of different medications. This works as well as anything I've tried so far. Previous meds caused more drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision and other side effects while needing to be taken more frequently. I started out taking this only when I had an episode of abdominal cramps. It would stop the cramps, but it would take a ... Show Full Comment

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I've had IBS since I was in high school and have been on a number of different medications. This works as well as anything I've tried so far. Previous meds caused more drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision and other side effects while needing to be taken more frequently. I started out taking this only when I had an episode of abdominal cramps. It would stop the cramps, but it would take a couple of days for me to feel normal again. Now I generally take it twice every day, and it helps prevent the episodes from ever occuring. My only issues with this medication are: 1. It seems more difficult for me to wake up in the morning if I take it just before going to bed. I don't have a lot of drowsiness in general, but it really knocks me out at night. 2. The extreme heat seems to bother me more when I'm active outside in the summer. I tend to get dehydrated faster and more frequently. I don't remember seeing this listed as a side effect, but I don't know what else would be causing it and am aware that similar meds do cause dehydration. Overall, my life is better with it than without it...
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