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what’s your opinion on Peppermint Oil Capsules against Buscopan

Undecided on Buscopan, got a recent flare up after a break of a couple of month

Sure it’s stress related

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XDjames

I don't notice any effect even of 4 buscopan (and they're expensive!).

Colpermin I think is useful. I like anyway.

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Almostthere12 in reply to XDjames

Thanks

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angelwings52

Buscopan didn't seem to do anything when I had a flare up but I found that peppermint oil tablets (from Holland and Barrett) worked really well for me (colpermin gave me heartburn!)

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Almostthere12 in reply to angelwings52

Thank you, I’ll try Holland and Barrett, probably cheaper as well

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Lolomac

I use Colpermin daily and they help with the burbling tummy but the best thing to help me was changing to decaffeinated tea and coffee. I still get flare ups but not as bad as before.

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Almostthere12 in reply to Lolomac

Thank you

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Kelill

I benefited from switching from Buscopan to Mebeverine and take 1 before food. Peppermint oil doesn’t help me but walking outdoors , gentle yoga, peppermint Rennies and aniseed Gaviscon are my go to’s. Hope your flare up clears soon.

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Almostthere12 in reply to Kelill

Good to know, thanks

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Starrysky85

stress and anxiety can definitely cause flare ups. I have used colpermin and the peppermint oil capsules from H&B..the woman I spoke to in the chemist said the only difference is the colpermin is pro longed release where as the generic one is quicker release and more likely to repeat on you. Personally I’m happy with the H&B ones there’s not enough of a difference for me to spend extra money on the colpermin ones as they do the same thing. The buscopan works for me but doesn’t do much different compared to the peppermint oil to be honest. But everyone is different I guess it’s a matter of trial and error to see what works best for you

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Almostthere12 in reply to Starrysky85

Thank you

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Gizmo6 in reply to Starrysky85

I took colpermin many years ago. They helped with cramps and regularity but would constantly repeat on me. As same as you I asked H&B they said similar at the time. We're talking over 20 ish years ago. I bought the peppermint capsules they gave me tummy ache. However this was a long time ago. They may of made improvements to the capsule. I now have acid reflux. I did think of trying them again but alittle apprehensive in case I still can't tolerate them.

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Almostthere12 in reply to Gizmo6

It’s a mine field isn’t it, my latest flare up I’m sure started with acid reflux

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Gizmo6 in reply to Almostthere12

My gp told me they do tend to come together ibs & acid reflux. Not quite the news I wanted to hear 🤷‍♀️

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Almostthere12 in reply to Gizmo6

I wondered if they could be linked🥴

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Gizmo6 in reply to Almostthere12

I've had ibs 30ish years only acid reflux since around 2020 . Not good news though is it.

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Almostthere12 in reply to Gizmo6

😔

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ZANTECAT21

Buscopan don't work for me (except give me a headache), neither does mebeverine, Colpermin is definately the best peppermint tablet you can get but i think it has limited effect. I take Spasmonal (alverine citrate) which is really only thing that touches my symptoms ( which are mainly at night), i believe it works on the lower gut which is where i need it

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Almostthere12 in reply to ZANTECAT21

Can you get that over the counter, could give that a try, although the symptoms are a little calmer today 🤞

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Zantecat

I’m not sure if you can get it off prescription, but it’s worth checking out. Ask Doctor if not, it’s something you can take as and when you need it .

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Almostthere12 in reply to Zantecat

Thank you

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Aquamonic

Colpermin is my preferred even though it is expensive Buscomint is second on my list but for me not so effective, however each of us is different and whatever works for you is best

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Almostthere12 in reply to Aquamonic

Thank you, we’re all different, yet all the same 🙄

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sue32

I take Mebeverine, and some foods still get through....I'm trying this FODMAP thing....it does help, but any more than the recommended amount of food is very dangerous....💩💩

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Almostthere12 in reply to sue32

Nobody understands what you go through with IBS, I’m sure most folk think it’s all in our head 😔

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