slow release Mebeverine

[Pollyboo]

Hi everyone. Just looking for some advice about slow release Mebeverine. I take the 3 times daily Mebeverine which I seem to take as and when. I don't have flares but experience loose stools and cramps about twice a week and take Imodium. I have had ibsd for the past 20yrs and gall bladder removal 10 yrs ago. I have tried endless things over the last 20 yrs but don't want to give up and let this beat me.

Just wondering if anyone takes slow release on a regular basis and how it may help. I would have to take one at breakfast and one at bedtime, as I have to take Questran in the evening and cannot take any other meds at the same time and have to wait 4hours.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[storyguy666]

I've had IBS nearly 40 years and taken Mebeverine for most of it. I find twice a day is enough for me, or if it flares up go to 3 times a day. I'd discuss it with your GP, I'm an ex-nurse and explained to my doc as we trialed and error to get the right balance for me. It can't hurt to tell your doc that and see what they say about trying different dosages

[edwangy in reply to storyguy666]

i was prescribed this and I found that it wasn't as effective as ' normal' release which I take as needed

[Pollyboo in reply to storyguy666]

Hi storyguy666, thanks for the advice. I have ordered some repeat meds from the Drs and have written him a note to ask his advice. Hope I can get a conversation with him. No-one has really discussed meds with me it seems to be a case of trial and error. Thanks once again Pollyboo

[Linley]

I changed to the time release caps about 7 years ago as I told my GP the pills were not quick to work. Quite happy with them now and take them as and when needed

[Pollyboo in reply to Linley]

Hi Linley, thanks for your thoughts on time release caps. Have written a note to Dr with a repeat prescription and asked his advice. Just waiting to see if he may call me. Quite happy to go in and see him to discuss we will see sometimes a prescription just appears at the chemist. Thank you for your time. Take care Pollyboo