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Posted 6/5/2015 4:13 AM (GMT 0)
anyone know if this medication is ok to take during a flair?
it was prescribed to me by my previous GI and it really helped with the pain related to cramping and spasms
however he also prescribed me with other drugs that were bad (like narcotics during c. diff and really bad flair)
my new doctor did not prescribe it for me but I am curious if its ok for me to take as Im in quite a bit of crampy pain
Posted 12/10/2015 5:44 AM (GMT 0)
Update here.
So I spoke with my nurse today and he said I could take the librax. It seems like we will reasses when I see him next week.
I will try to update again in case anyone else has concerns about this drug.
It really has helped with pain and I don't see many pts here on it so...
Posted 12/10/2015 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Never heard of Librax? But I am curious how it works out for you. I too suffer from spasms of cramps that sometimes cause vomiting. I have been taking tramadol on and off but would like to find a solution that is not an opioid.
Posted 12/10/2015 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
yes i used to take it for cramps and it was useless for me, quoting an older reply :

Dreadsteel said...
I have used these and they have been very effective :

1) Duspatalin 135mg (mebeverine hydrochloride, COLOFAC®) 3 times daily on empty stomach (before meals).

2) Visceralgine 2ml IM [Tiemonium methylsulfate] much stronger antispasmodic for intense spams for a short period (or painful days "as required" ).

3) Probably is the most effective and dangerous in long term (due to dependence and possible side effects) is Calmepam [Bromazepam] 1.5mg/3mg for pain + spasms.

Controlling inflammation and disease activity is the solution for long term spasms control, so that should be your ultimate goal with meds + diet mods.

Posted 12/11/2015 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hit or miss. I used to get it because Mebeverine is not sold in U.S.
Posted 12/11/2015 2:36 AM (GMT 0)
It takes an edge off the pain but it also makes me very relaxed and tired so if I can't sleep cuz of pain than I take it. I cannot take it before class as it makes me drowsy.
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