Has anyone been put on a bile acid sequestrant to control Revlimid diarrhea? What was the dose? Did it work? Any side effects?
Patty, like Marsha I use Imodium AD and my diarrhea is from Revlimid. It does seem to help me. Good luck! Love, Cindy
Patty, I have tried it and at first I thought it helped but by the end of the month I thought it actually had gotten worse. I have quit using it and just rely on Imodium. My diarrhea hasn’t been a result of Revlimid and I have heard that it does help with Revlimid diarrhea Love, Marcia
Until I started taking Cholestrymine, the Revlimid that was working wonderfully on the cancer, was causing many, many bouts of diarrhea daily - and I needed a bathroom NOW. Since taking it, and rather than take it twice/day as directed, I only need to take once a day, it has been an absolute lifesaver for me. Imodium was a struggle for me as it wasn’t a guarantee.
my specialist recommended Kashi Go Rise (the one with 13 grams fiber) and a digestive probiotic. I do both daily and it made a world of difference!
Drink coconut water for diarrhea, it works within hours and avoid any drugs.