What is Diphenoxylate and Atropine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Diphenoxylate and AtropineBrand:
Diphenoxylate and atropine is used to control diarrhea. Diphenoxylate is an opioid agonist used for the treatment of diarrhea that acts by slowing intestinal contractions. Because opiates can be habit forming, atropine is added, which can make the user feel nausea or weak if too much is taken.
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How do members experience Diphenoxylate and Atropine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 44 | 20 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 39 | 10 | |
| Short bowel syndrome | 32 | 0 | |
| Bowel irritability | 24 | 12 | |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 9 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 7 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Bowel irritability | 1 | |
| Chronic constipation | 1 | |
| Cramps in back | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 20 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Oct 22, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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