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Interactive Doctor Discussion Guide
We get it—a discussion about Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D) symptoms may not be an easy one. But it's an important one. Use this Doctor Discussion Guide to get a personalized report to help you get the most out of your conversation with your healthcare provider.
Before we begin...
When discussing symptoms with your doctor, be as accurate as you can.
Be sure to tell your healthcare provider where you feel the pain, as well. For example, abdominal pain can sometimes be described as belly pain or stomach-area pain.
Do you experience recurring abdominal (stomach) pain?
Yes
No
If you experience recurring abdominal pain, how bad is it?
Do you have loose or watery stools?
Yes
No
Help your doctor by selecting the description that is most like what you're experiencing.
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Separate hard lumps, like nuts (hard to pass)
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2
Sausage-shaped, but lumpy
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Like a sausage but with cracks on its surface
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Like a sausage, or snake, smooth and soft
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Soft blobs with clear cut edges (easy to pass)
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Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool
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Watery, no solid pieces, entirely liquid
Modified from original version, © 2006 Rome Foundation. Used with permission.
How many times a week do you have loose or watery stools?
Please input a number.
TIMES WEEKLY
How long have you had these symptoms?
If you've had symptoms for less than 3 months, discuss this with your healthcare provider. However, you do not meet the criteria for IBS-D.
Have you taken any of these to treat your IBS-D symptoms?
Select all that apply.
How often do you take these medicines?
Please input a number and select a timeframe.
TIMES
Have you tried any lifestyle modifications?
Select all that apply.
Do your symptoms keep coming back?
Yes
No
Be prepared to discuss these questions with your healthcare provider!
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This tool is provided to assist you with discussions with your doctor only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Do you experience recurring abdominal (stomach) pain?
If you experience recurring abdominal pain, how bad is it?
Do you have loose or watery stools?
Help your healthcare provider by selecting the description that is most like what you're experiencing.
How many times per week do you have loose or watery stools?
How long have you had these symptoms?
Have you taken any of these to treat IBS-D symptoms?
How often do you take these medicines?
Have you tried any lifestyle modifications?
Do your symptoms keep coming back?
Read tips to make living with IBS-D more manageable
Learn moreVisit other online resources for even more information about IBS-D
See helpful linksThis tool is provided to assist you with discussions with your doctor only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis has happened most often in people who do not have a gallbladder and can lead to hospitalization. Pancreatitis has led to death in some people who do not have a gallbladder. Pancreatitis usually happens within the first week of treatment with VIBERZI, but can happen after 1 to 2 doses of VIBERZI. Your risk of getting pancreatitis is increased if you drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day. Limit your use of alcoholic drinks while you are taking VIBERZI.
- A spasm in a muscle of the digestive system (called the sphincter of Oddi), which may cause new or worsening abdominal pain. Sphincter of Oddi spasm has happened most often in people who do not have a gallbladder and can lead to hospitalization. This spasm usually happens within the first week of treatment, but can happen after 1 to 2 doses of VIBERZI.
- Serious allergic reactions have happened in some people after taking 1 or 2 doses of VIBERZI. Stop taking VIBERZI right away and get emergency medical care if you have signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, including: swelling of your face, lips, mouth or tongue; shortness of breath or other breathing problems; itching, rash, or hives.
- Constipation, including severe constipation that can lead to hospitalization, has happened after taking VIBERZI. Stop taking VIBERZI and call your doctor right away if you develop severe constipation while taking VIBERZI.
Stop taking VIBERZI right away and get emergency medical care if you have new or worsening stomach-area (abdomen) pain or pain in the upper right side of your stomach-area (abdomen) that may move to your back or shoulder, with or without nausea and vomiting.
- Do not have a gallbladder
- Have or may have had a blockage in your gallbladder or a sphincter of Oddi problem
- Have or had problems with alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, or drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day
- Have had pancreatitis or other pancreas problems, including if you have had or may have had a blockage in your pancreas
- Have had an allergic reaction to VIBERZI
- Have severe liver problems
- Have had long-lasting (chronic) or severe constipation, or problems caused by constipation
- Have or may have had a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction)
Before taking VIBERZI, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have liver problems, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. If you are taking VIBERZI you should not take medicines that cause constipation, including Lotronex® (alosetron), anticholinergic medicines, and opioid pain medicines.
The most common side effects of VIBERZI include constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain. Stop taking VIBERZI and call your doctor if you have constipation that is severe. These are not all the possible side effects of VIBERZI. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088.
For further information, please talk to your healthcare professional and see Medication Guide within full Prescribing Information.
VIBERZI is a prescription medicine used to treat adults who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D).
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- Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis has happened most often in people who do not have a gallbladder and can lead to hospitalization. Pancreatitis has led to death in some people who do not have a gallbladder. Pancreatitis usually happens within the first week of treatment with VIBERZI, but can happen after 1 to 2 doses of VIBERZI. Your risk of getting pancreatitis is increased if you drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day. Limit your use of alcoholic drinks while you are taking VIBERZI.
- A spasm in a muscle of the digestive system (called the sphincter of Oddi), which may cause new or worsening abdominal pain. Sphincter of Oddi spasm has happened most often in people who do not have a gallbladder and can lead to hospitalization. This spasm usually happens within the first week of treatment, but can happen after 1 to 2 doses of VIBERZI.
- Serious allergic reactions have happened in some people after taking 1 or 2 doses of VIBERZI. Stop taking VIBERZI right away and get emergency medical care if you have signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, including: swelling of your face, lips, mouth or tongue; shortness of breath or other breathing problems; itching, rash, or hives.
- Constipation, including severe constipation that can lead to hospitalization, has happened after taking VIBERZI. Stop taking VIBERZI and call your doctor right away if you develop severe constipation while taking VIBERZI.
Stop taking VIBERZI right away and get emergency medical care if you have new or worsening stomach-area (abdomen) pain or pain in the upper right side of your stomach-area (abdomen) that may move to your back or shoulder, with or without nausea and vomiting.
- Do not have a gallbladder
- Have or may have had a blockage in your gallbladder or a sphincter of Oddi problem
- Have or had problems with alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, or drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day
- Have had pancreatitis or other pancreas problems, including if you have had or may have had a blockage in your pancreas
- Have had an allergic reaction to VIBERZI
- Have severe liver problems
- Have had long-lasting (chronic) or severe constipation, or problems caused by constipation
- Have or may have had a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction)
Before taking VIBERZI, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have liver problems, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. If you are taking VIBERZI you should not take medicines that cause constipation, including Lotronex® (alosetron), anticholinergic medicines, and opioid pain medicines.
The most common side effects of VIBERZI include constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain. Stop taking VIBERZI and call your doctor if you have constipation that is severe. These are not all the possible side effects of VIBERZI. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088.
For further information, please talk to your healthcare professional and see Medication Guide within full Prescribing Information.
VIBERZI is a prescription medicine used to treat adults who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D).
