Anticholinergic or antispasmodic (generic name) drugs include prescription medications used to treat a variety of medical conditions like:

• muscle spasms,
• breathing problems,
• movement disorders,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• motion sickness,
• and gastrointestinal cramps.

Examples of anticholinergic (antispasmodic) drugs include:

• Parkinson's disease medications,
• Benadryl, antipsychotics,
• Thorazine,
• Seroquel,
• belladona,
• Bentyl,
• and Levsin.

Examples of anticholinergic drugs for overactive bladder include:

• Ditropan,
• Enablex,
• Vesicare,
• Toviaz,
• Detrol,
• and Sanctura.

Examples of anticholinergic antidepressant medications include:

• Endep,
• Pamelor,
• Anafranil,
• and Norpranmin.

Examples of anticholinergic muscle relaxants include:

• Flexeril,
• Soma,
• Robaxin,
• and Norflex.

Anticholinergic motion sickness medications include:

• atropine,
• belladonna,
• Bentyl,
• Phenergan,
• Imodium,
• and respiratory medications.

Anticholinergic drug side effects, drug interactions, storage, dosing, and pregnancy and safety information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.

Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride and clidinium bromide (Librax) is a prescription drug used as therapy for peptic ulcer disease and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Librax also may be useful in management of acute gastroenteritis (stomach flu). Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, storage, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking this drug.

Diverticulitis (diverticulosis) is a condition in which the diverticulum or diverticula rupture in the colon causing infection. Change in diet and medical treatments such as antibiotics and surgery can ease the symptoms of diverticulitis (diverticulosis).

Most people with diverticulosis have few if any symptoms at all. When people do experience signs and symptoms of diverticulosis (diverticular disease) they may include abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. Diverticulitis is a condition in which diverticuli in the colon rupture. The rupture results in infection in the tissues that surround the colon. Treatment methods for diverticulitis includes prescription medications, and in some cases, diverticulitis surgery.

Drug interactions occur frequently. Get facts about the types of drug interactions, what substances or other things that may interact with drugs such as OTC drug and prescription drugs, vitamins, food(s) (grapefruit), and laboratory tests. Find out how to protect yourself from potential drug interactions.

Important information about your drugs should be reviewed prior to taking any prescription drug. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precauctions, dosage, what the drug is used for, what to do if you miss a dose, how the drug is to be stored, and generic vs. brand names.

Hyoscyamine sulfate, atropine sulfate, scopolamine sulfate and phenobarbital (Donnatal, Donnatal Extentabs) is a medication prescribed for the treatment of abdominal pain, bloating, and cramps in patients with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), and gastroenteritis. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking any medication.

What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Learn about symptoms, causes, and foods that trigger IBS. Get lifestyle tips for managing IBS through diet and with IBS medications.

IBS-D or irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea refers to IBS with diarrhea. Symptoms of IBS-D include

• intestinal gas (flatulence),
• loose stools,
• frequent stools,
• abdominal pain,
• diarrhea, and
• nausea.

New non-FDA approved IBS tests may help diagnose IBS and IBS-D. Treatment of IBS-D is geared to toward managing symptoms with diet, medication, and lifestyle changes.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a GI (gastrointestinal) disorder with signs and symptoms of:

• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Increased gas (flatulence)
• Abdominal cramping
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Food intolerance

Two new tests are now available that may help diagnose irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and constipation (IBS-M) and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Treatment for IBS includes diet changes, medications, and other lifestyle changes to manage symptoms.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disease that can affect the quality of those who suffer from this condition. People with IBS can make lifestyle changes that may modify or control the number and severity of episodes. Certain foods, medications, and hormone levels may trigger IBS episodes, for example:

• Fatty foods
• Dairy products
• Eating foods in large quantities
• Foods that contain high levels of sorbitol
• Foods that produce intestinal gas (broccoli, onions, cabbage, and beans)
• Chocolate
• Caffeine
• Physiological stress
• Some antibiotics
• Some antidepressants
• Medicine with sorbitol
• Menstrual pain

Exercise, diet, and other lifestyle changes can decrease IBS flares, and prevent the number and severity of IBS episodes of diarrhea and constipation.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children is a functional gastrointestinal disorder with signs and symptoms of:

• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Diarrhea
• Constipation

The cause of IBS is unknown, however, certain foods, stress, anxiety, and depression may contribute to the symptoms of IBS. There is no cure for IBS in children; however, medications, dietary changes, and stress management may relieve symptoms.

Microscopic colitis (lymphocytic colitis and collagenous colitis) is a disease of inflammation of the colon. Microscopic colitis is only visible when the colon's lining is examined under a microscope. The cause of microscopic colitis is not known. Symptoms of microscopic colitis are chronic watery diarrhea and abdominal pain or cramps. Microscopic colitis is diagnosed through biopsies of several areas of the colon. There is no standardized treatment for microscopic colitis; however, eliminating NSAIDs, and treatment medications such as Imodium, Lomotil, Petpo-Bismol, Entocort EC, and mesalamine (Asacol) have been helpful in some individuals.