Lomotil & Bentyl?

Just been prescribed both Lomotil (for D) & Bentyl (for cramps). It appears both slow down the digestive track. The pharamcist didn't say anything about the meds conflicted but won't taking both be overkill?

Has anyone had experiences with taking both?

Update...According to the med notes in Drugs.com these two interact with each other. I guess I'll flip a coin to see which I take..lol.

So the new question is anyone prefer one over the other?

I get cramping right before I have to run to the bathroom. Mostly red "dust" comes out during the day. I get more liquid D at night and my frequency increases at night too...min 6x. Immodium did nothing for me at night.

Hi Q

I seem to be fine during the day. It just starts in the evening and runs through the night. No fever, just D, blood, and a build of cramping/naucous right before I need to go.
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I took the Lomotil (2pills every 6 hrs) starting in the evening. It slowed things down but gave me constant tightening in my abdomen area causing me to walk slow and unable to stand for long periods of time. Still went to the bathroom about 6+ times but slept longer in between the episodes. It was as violent as before too. Didn't take it during the day and was fine.

The Bentyl was prescribed 1 pill every 8 hrs, but I really didn't need it during the day. Was able to hold the suppository for over 3 hrs during the day. Also there's less blood and discharge during the day.

I'll be following up with my docs tomorrow. Kinda strange to only effect me after 6am to about 7am. Is this the time your immune system kicks in? Didn't get many post on my earlier topic about it getting worst at night. Guess no one else had this experience.