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What is the best medicine for diarrhea and stomach cramps?

Leia Doyle

What is the best medicine for diarrhea and stomach cramps?

For cramping from diarrhea, medicines that have loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate or Pepto-Bismol) might make you feel better. For other types of pain, acetaminophen (Aspirin Free Anacin, Liquiprin, Panadol, Tylenol) might be helpful.

What is the best prescription medicine for IBS?

Medications specifically for IBS

  • Alosetron (Lotronex). Alosetron is designed to relax the colon and slow the movement of waste through the lower bowel.
  • Eluxadoline (Viberzi).
  • Rifaximin (Xifaxan).
  • Lubiprostone (Amitiza).
  • Linaclotide (Linzess).

What stomach medicine helps with diarrhea?

Two types of meds relieve diarrhea in different ways:

  • Loperamide (Imodium) slows the movement of food through your intestines, which lets your body absorb more liquid.
  • Bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol) balances out how fluid moves through your digestive tract.

How do you get rid of stomach cramps and diarrhea?

Remedies and Treatments for Upset Stomach and Diarrhea

  1. Clear soup broth or bouillon.
  2. Decaffeinated tea.
  3. Sports drinks.
  4. Clear soft-drinks like 7-Up, Sprite, or Ginger Ale.
  5. Juices like apple, grape, cherry, or cranberry (make sure to avoid citrus juices)
  6. Popsicles.

Why have I got diarrhea and stomach cramps?

While the most common symptoms of diarrhea and stomach problems are flu, food reactions, medications, stress, alcohol consumption, IBD, and IBS, these conditions can also be indicative of cancer, cystic fibrosis, appendicitis, or intestinal obstruction. If you have persistent symptoms, it’s best to be safe and be seen.

What would a doctor prescribe for IBS?

They may relieve IBS symptoms by lowering the number of bacteria in your intestines. If you have both IBS pain and depression, your doctor may prescribe antidepressants such as imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), or paroxetine (Paxil).

How long does stomach cramps and diarrhea last?

Indigestion, stomach flu, and food poisoning are common causes of acute abdominal pain and diarrhea. In these cases, your symptoms will last for less than 4 days and often get better without medical treatment.