Dicetel

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Discussion Starter · Sep 13, 2000

Was wondering if any members have taken the drug "Dicetel" and if so, has it helped. Is there any side effects etc. etc.bellea

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Discussion Starter · #2 · Sep 13, 2000

Hi bellea,I remembered this topic as it interests myself as well...I did a quick search and found these 2 strings which I found very useful: http://www.ibsgroup.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001181.html http://www.ibsgroup.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/006515.html Most of the info is very useful (there's a few seemingly non-topical posts in the first thread).I'm hoping some people who have tried this recently will also post...I'll be asking my GI about it next week.Ropes

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Proud_Canadian

· #3 · Sep 14, 2000

I tried it many times and never had any luck.My doctor once told me that it was once proven to relax the intestines of cats but was never proven to work in humans.Good luck to you and hope you find something that works.

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Auroraheart

· #4 · Sep 14, 2000

I tried it....as I remember it seemed to work for about a week and then I didn't notice any different. But everyone is different, maybe it would work for you?

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Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 14, 2000

Hi there. (You must be from Canada if you're on Dicetel, right?) I was on Dicetel for quite a long time. They started me on the lower dosage and it seemed to work for about 3 weeks really well, then the dreadful IBS started coming back. I think my body was getting used to this medication, so they put me on a higher dosage, but that didn't work either. I eventually went off Dicetel and onto Modulen (I think that's how you spell it), and it seems to be working so far. However, I also changed a lot of things in terms of my eating habits, etc. which may have contributed to my feeling better. I've stopped eating all greasy food, all pop or chips, I don't eat many really green vegetables or fruits that are too citrussy. I also stay sway from milk products for the most part, and I went off of "the pill" (which I think may have been worsening my IBS a great deal). I now have been completely IBS free for 2 weeks (coincidently, I've also been off birth control for the same length of time). I hope that you too can be symptom free very soon. Good luck-Care.

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me3

· #6 · Sep 14, 2000

I've been on Dicetel since March. I noticed a big change within a week or two (normal stools!) but now I have to watch what I eat or I tend towards C (rare for me). I also made other changes - low carb diet, no caffeine. This is the most normal I have felt in a very long time. I'll keep taking the Dicetel as long as I can.

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Discussion Starter · #7 · Sep 14, 2000

Me3...would you mind if I emailed you about your experience with dicetel? It might be an option after next week when I see my GI again for the colonoscopy.Thanks,Ropes

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me3

· #8 · Sep 15, 2000

Ropes, sorry didn't see this before. I would be very pleased to chat - me3vanc###yahoo.ca

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Discussion Starter · #9 · Sep 15, 2000

i've been taking dicetel on and off for over a year. i find it helps ALOT as long at i take it with a huge glass of water right before i eat. if i don't take enough water it doesn't do squat. plus, i stick to foods i know won't upset my stomach.

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GBSfan

· #10 · Sep 15, 2000

I have taken Dicetel for about 3 months now. I also started taking Metamucil twice a day at the same time, but I believe it is the Dicetel that is doing the job. It has worked really well for me, and in fact I am inclined towards C right now. Nothing serious, in fact it's a nice change. I think the dr. talked about cutting the dosage back a little next time I go in. It's definitely worth a try.

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me3

· #11 · Sep 16, 2000

Hi GBSfan, I've been taking Dicetel for about 5 months now. I tried taking it 2 years ago and found it too strong and gave up. In March, my doctor suggested trying 1/2 tablet instead. This worked really well. Eliminated a lot of my symtoms right away! After a while I tended towards C so I cut back to 1/2 pill twice a day (I don't usually eat lunch anyway so this was better for me. Now I am on the Atkins diet which tewnds to cause C as well, so I cut back to 1/2 pill in the a.m. only. This is working for me and I really hopes it continues to. At the moment my IBS is better than it has been in 20 years.

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