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Drug: Levsin? Levson?

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puggirl Apprentice
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My doc gave me this Perscription a while back and I never got it filled. Recently after my Colonoscopy on Thurs I've been having Issues, So I go to the Doc ON Wed. the 4th. He asked if I ever filled that perscription and I hadn't. Supposedly you put it under your Tounge and it desolves there and relieves stomach aches, Im about to go pick up the perscription But was curious if anyone had ever used it before, Please let me know if it worked for you! thanks!

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jerseyangel Proficient
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When I was first diagnosed, my doctor gave me NuLev, which is very similar to Levsin. They are antispasmodics.

As I remember, it worked pretty well for cramping and the only side effect for me was a bit of drowsiness. Mine were green and tasted like mint :)

NicoleAJ Enthusiast
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My only experience with antispasmodics are when I was misdiagnosed with IBS. The Levsin actually dehydrated me and masked some of my celiac symptoms for several years--it wasn't until I got so sick that I had to be admitted to the hospital that they realized that it was celiac instead of IBS. I'd just be careful since the drug doesn't actually heal anything.

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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HI

My Dr of 25 years just suggested I go on it.........

I took my first one today

Levsin...generic is Hyomax-SL0.125

Mine does have lactose as a filler

I had a barium swallow that showed I was having spasms in the esophagus and entry into stomach and a choking in throat............so this drug...........as I understand it..........relaxes the digestive system so should help with stomach pain also.

Sometimes it's prescribed for IBS as you stated.

Let us know how you do

Judy

puggirl Apprentice
puggirl
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Well its good to hear some people have used it... I went and go the perscription today. I'm always nervous about taking new drugs.. But I figure If Im already suffering with a stomach ache, how much worse could it get right. it can only help! So When the time comes to take it I HOPE IT WORKS!

mamabear Explorer
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It works very well, I think . I always keep a supply of it with me; you never know if celiac symptoms might strike at an inopportune moment! :ph34r: I found a little bit goes a long way for me; I usually bite ONE tiny pill in halves so I don't end up going the other way :blink:

It is a smooth muscle relaxer and non narcotic. It will RARELY just stop you up,so really safe to use with a few conditions excepted.. Also works for menstrual cramps!

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