i was diagnosed with IBS and my doc but me on a anti depressent but I dont like taking them ..?

Question:

they make me sleep a lot and i dont want to get up in the morning and go to sleep and they make me drowsey. what should I do/ is there OTC medicines or another product I should ask my doc about? any advice would be great

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I suggest you get yourself another doctor, this one is a real quack. You shouldn't be on any antidepressants for IBS, unless you are suicidial.

See the following websites; www.renewyourlife.com and ww.gutsolutions.com. There is a book that is on this site "Gut Solutions" I suggest you get, it will explain what you can do for IBS.

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Talk to your doctor about reducing the dosage. Also ask about taking them at night instead -- that way the side effect of drowsiness doesn't affect you as much.

I have IBS as well, and all I have is a prescription for an anti-spasmodic. Why does the doc have you on an anti-depressant? Did he specifically state the cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome was due to anxiety? Is that the reason for anti-depressant? If not, there are plenty of other medications more suitable, yes ask your doctor to prescribe something else.

I agree with MadforMAC. If you are having issues with your bowel why in the world would this doc put you on anti-depressants? I dont know much about IBS, but it sounds VERY strange to me.

I don't think you should be on anti depressants for IBS. It makes no sense!!
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http://www.natural-herbal-remedies.net/ibs-symptoms.html

Speak with your doctor about what is going on. See if there is something else that you can take for your IBS. Don't self medicate, you could up doing more harm than good.

Good luck. This is actually a pretty common treatment because it slows down digestion of food. Many drugs that treat IBS also are a combination of an anti-spasmotic and an anti-depressant.

Talk to your doctor if the dose is not working for you. He/she is not a "quack" though.

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