Atarax, Xanax, Valium, Cannabidiol oder Promethazin gegen Stress durch IBS?

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Hello,

I am used to take Valium or Xanax in case of general stress and it works pretty well. My former doctor also told me that Atarax was more fitted for gut related diseases. But my new doctor prescribed promethazin instead. It does not look like a regular anxiolytic (I read it is a neuroleptic and I have never taken this kind of medicine). I have read also it contains wheat and lactose, so I have two questions for people who have taken some of these anti-stress pills. I asked for cannabidiol but she did not consider this option.

Do you think promethazin is a good choice for IBS? Especially if I start a low FODMAPs diet?

From your own experience, which would be the best anxiolytic to take in this case (or also cannabidiol)? It has become hard to go to work due to the disease as I was going up to 15 times a day to the toilets during several months even when taking several pills of loperamid per day. It has calmed down a bit now but I still feel pain, exhausted and fear to go outside.

Thank you for any help.

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hi is your stool yellow and really smelly ?

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No why? Does that change anything for the anxiolytics?

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the pills will not affect low FODMAP, but whether they are right for you is a question for the dr

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Thanks for your answer. Actually I have asked specifically for Valium because I have taken that for years and it is perfect for me but the doctor decided to prescribe promethazin instead. I tried it but I had huge side effects and nothing positive. I feel a bit uncomfortable about this but I guess I have to come back to the doctor to force her to change to valium… But I am happy to know it will not affect the diet.

By the way I have also created a discussion about the low fodmap diet but I do not see it, is that normal? Can I ask my question here?

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Also sorry for the double message, I did not find the edit function. I wanted to know if anyone has tried cannabidiol. I have read scientific articles saying it was promising and some people on the internet claim it has cured their IBS even without the need for a diet.