Mebeverine

[Magz5]

Hi

I've been prescribed Mebeverine and told to only take when I have IBS? Pain, with paracetamol. I think it does help but sometimes when pain is really bad, paracetamol is not really strong enough. I have been advised I can take co-dydramol but haven't tried this yet. Can anyone advise on how often they take Mebeverine. Thanks x

[jules2105]

I only tend to take it when have a flare up. Usually take 2 initially then every few hours until things settle down. I also take cocodamol for the pain.

[Magz5 in reply to jules2105]

Thanks jules2105, 2 doctors have given me conflicting advice but I'd rather only take when needed.

[epoot]

Hi, I was told to take one 20 mins before meals. I did this for a long time with variable success but am not keen on reg medication so now just take when I have a flare up. I think it helps taken in this way.... good luck

[Linley]

I take 2 x daily if needed before meals and mine are timed released capsules not tablets they act faster

[Crystal89]

Hi Magz5,

I've been taking 3x a day for around 2 years now. I take about 30 mins-1 hour before breakfast,lunch and dinner. And it has saved me. My stools are solid in the mornings now and I sometimes only have to go once in the morning. Before meb,id be going up to 10 times in a day. I did lower my dose,only taking one before breakfast and dinner but I found my stools wernt as solid the next day. I'm happy to continue taking for how ever long. It's a safety net for me to be honest. I can now eat out or eat in front of others and I don't feel anxious because I'm fearing that my ibs will flare up. My doctor prescribed me it to prevent the flare ups,rather than only using it to settle a flare up. And it's worked wonderfully for me.

Best of luck to you.

[Magz5 in reply to Crystal89]

Hi, thanks for your reply and I'm pleased that you've found something that's helped and given you confidence. I think mine is IBS C, which is not being able to go.... the doctor said if I took them all the time it would relax the bowel too much and make me even more constipated!!! But the other GP advised every day!!

Hope you keep feeling ok..Maggie x

[howarddavies]

I've been taking 3 tablets a day for more years than I can remember. I'm not sure they're doing me much good though