Can anyone help me I was given 10mg amitriptyline for ibsd but my ibsd seems to be worse has anyone found same I wonder would mebeverinehelp

[lynnie55]

[stephyp]

How long have you been taking it? Sometimes it takes a few week to work but for some people it doesn't help.

[lynnie55]

I have only been on it for a week as not good with tablets I no I will have to stick it out

[Boogie]

It might not be the tablets it could be something you ate in the last week. Amitriptyline made me very groggy but I do not recall it making my gut symptoms worse (but it did not improve them either). Mebeverine is different - it’s not an antidepressant but an anti spasmodic so it slows down your gut but you have to take it 20-30mins before you eat. If you not good with tablets or planning and want an anti spasmodic could try Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) you can take when you need them - up to 2 tablets 4 times a day. You can buy them in the supermarket and see if they help before getting on prescription. Peppermint tea is quite good - or at least not irritating to my guts. Hope you feel better soon.

[lynnie55]

Thank u for ur help do u know if there USA list of bad foods lot of people say don't have big meals with Ibs

[kath_80]

I was told to take it for a least 6 weeks before it starts working and not to give up. It takes time to start to work. I hope this helps x

[lynnie55]

Hi thanks tell me ur experience please and how it calmed r u a young woman only I'm older trying to really assess my eating I know I'm not always good with my eating x

[wordsman]

I've been using amytriptyline for the last couple of months and though it's doesn't reduce bloating, it does make it less annoying. I went up to 40mg but got ringing in my ears, so have cut back to 20mg and it seems to be as effective.

[lynnie55 in reply to wordsman]

Did u have ibs d I would like to no if it's helps this thank u for ur comment

[wordsman in reply to lynnie55]

Yes, I mostly just get bloating though. Have tried FODMAPS and all sorts.

[tastytasha in reply to wordsman]

Hi im on same as u i was started on 10mg andd it didnt help me so they put me on 25mg and its alot easier for me now try drinkin lactose free milk that wirks for me aswell x