[DonnaDB]

Anyone tried over the counter belladonna from health food store for pain/spasms? I know that you can get Rx Donnatal but I would rather try the OTC than have to BEG my doctor for it. I know it can be dangerous if used incorrectly, but frankly at this point, I would try POISON if I thought it would help!!! Any info such as dosage, effectiveness, etc. would be greatly appreciated!

 

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[Julia37]

I would try once a day to start and see what happens. My experience is anti-spasmodics work best taken with the first bite of a meal.

 

[Julia37]

I would try once a day to start and see what happens. My experience is anti-spasmodics work best taken with the first bite of a meal.

 

[Kathleen M.]

I'm not sure, but at least some of the "belladonna" being sold is Homeopathic. This lowers the risks as there is virtually no belladonna in them (or no belladonna in them).My recommendation TRY PEPPERMINT!!!!It is an antispasmodic, doesn't have potentially dangerous alkaloids in it and works pretty well for many people.If it doesn't work for you, spasms may not be the problem and then taking belladonna may not be any more helpful.K.

 

[Kathleen M.]

I'm not sure, but at least some of the "belladonna" being sold is Homeopathic. This lowers the risks as there is virtually no belladonna in them (or no belladonna in them).My recommendation TRY PEPPERMINT!!!!It is an antispasmodic, doesn't have potentially dangerous alkaloids in it and works pretty well for many people.If it doesn't work for you, spasms may not be the problem and then taking belladonna may not be any more helpful.K.