[Guest]

Please help.I've heard that Neostigmine can help with constipation and I'm going to the doctor tomorrow and was planning on asking him about it.I trust you guys more than docs because you've all had real-life experiences.Please let me know if anyone has used this drug and how effective it has been and side-effects etc. Any information would really really be appreciated. (Real scared to see doc tomorrow!)Thanks.

 

[Tiss]

Never heard of it! What is it-a pill, powder, prescription?

 

[Tiss]

Never heard of it! What is it-a pill, powder, prescription?

 

[Kathleen M.]

It is mostly used for people who are post-surgery to make the bowels moved, people with central nervous system problems that affect the bowels, and in psuedo-obstruction to force things to move, or people who have to be on large doses of pain killers that also can stop the bowels from moving. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW...671/214144.html And http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginf...emic202065.html

quote:Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:Symptoms of overdoseBlurred vision; clumsiness or unsteadiness; confusion; convulsions (seizures); diarrhea (severe); increase in bronchial secretions or watering of mouth (excessive); increasing muscle weakness (especially in the arms, neck, shoulders, and tongue); muscle cramps or twitching; nausea or vomiting (severe); shortness of breath, troubled breathing, wheezing, or tightness in chest; slow heartbeat; slurred speech; stomach cramps or pain (severe); unusual irritability, nervousness, restlessness, or fear; unusual tiredness or weaknessAlso, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:RareRedness, swelling, or pain at place of injection (for pyridostigmine injection only); skin rash (does not apply to ambenonium)Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:More commonDiarrhea; increased sweating; increased watering of mouth; nausea or vomiting; stomach cramps or painLess commonFrequent urge to urinate; increase in bronchial secretions; unusually small pupils; unusual watering of eyesOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor

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[Kathleen M.]

It is mostly used for people who are post-surgery to make the bowels moved, people with central nervous system problems that affect the bowels, and in psuedo-obstruction to force things to move, or people who have to be on large doses of pain killers that also can stop the bowels from moving. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW...671/214144.html And http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginf...emic202065.html

quote:Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:Symptoms of overdoseBlurred vision; clumsiness or unsteadiness; confusion; convulsions (seizures); diarrhea (severe); increase in bronchial secretions or watering of mouth (excessive); increasing muscle weakness (especially in the arms, neck, shoulders, and tongue); muscle cramps or twitching; nausea or vomiting (severe); shortness of breath, troubled breathing, wheezing, or tightness in chest; slow heartbeat; slurred speech; stomach cramps or pain (severe); unusual irritability, nervousness, restlessness, or fear; unusual tiredness or weaknessAlso, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:RareRedness, swelling, or pain at place of injection (for pyridostigmine injection only); skin rash (does not apply to ambenonium)Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:More commonDiarrhea; increased sweating; increased watering of mouth; nausea or vomiting; stomach cramps or painLess commonFrequent urge to urinate; increase in bronchial secretions; unusually small pupils; unusual watering of eyesOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor

K.------------------ kmottus###aol.com�When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible but in the end, they always fall�Think of it, ALWAYS. �Mahatma GandhiMy story and what worked for me in greatly easing my IBS: http://www.ibsgroup.org/ubb/Forum17/HTML/000015.html