This topic is about using a medication called Lomotil, which is a combination of diphenoxylate and atropine, to help slow down bowel movements. People are sharing their experiences with this medication to see how well it works for them.

- Some people found that Lomotil did not help reduce their bowel output, so they stopped using it.
- For others, Lomotil was effective in specific situations, like dealing with traveler’s diarrhea in Mexico, and they experienced no side effects.
- One person has been using Lomotil for about eight years, indicating it can be used long-term for some.
- The need for Lomotil can change over time:
1. Before surgery, Lomotil or Imodium helped control symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
2. After having an abdominoperineal resection and a colostomy, the same person no longer needed Lomotil.
3. After further surgeries, including the removal of a small intestine tumor and part of the colon, the doctor approved Lomotil again to manage high output, especially for long flights.
4. This person could not use another medication, cholestyramine, due to severe nausea and vomiting.
- One person stopped using Lomotil because of its potential for serious side effects and because it was not effective for them.
- Another person only needed Lomotil for a short period after surgery and did not require it afterward.