has anyone tried digetive advantage?

has anyone tried this and had good results? i'm just wondering. i guess it's worth a shot to try. thanks!

thanks! i think i will try it. i guess it can't hurt.

I'm on D.A. and I like it. It has helped me with gas and has helped some with regularity. I notice that when I forget to take it I feel sort of crappy the next day... then I double up. When you start taking it remember to take 2 the 1st 2 days and then 1 after that (unless your have severe IBS, then take 2 daily). I also take acidophillus and Beano so they really help too.

Hi sports,
When I started taking D.A. I did some research on the net first. On the D.A. website it says to take 2 for the 1st 2 days for "best results." Now I take 1 a day unless I'm feeling extra crappy, then I'll take 2. Also, I called the hotline and the woman told me to try and take the D.A. at the same time everyday (it helps to keep a schedule when taking pills). She also said it didn't matter whether you took it on an empty or full stomach. FYI... I have been on D.A. for a few months and I think I'll stay on for many more (I bought a jumbo pack on the internet).
I have had IBS for almost 10 years... I am 26 (diagnosed w/25) but have had symptoms since 17 - a senior in high school. I have both IBS-D & C. I take D.A., Zelnorm, probiotics, prevacid (as needed for heartburn), Beano (as needed), Gas-X (as needed) and a womens daily vitamin.... I'm also on the pill.... so I take quite a bit of pills daily. Oh ya, once in a blue moon I'll pop ½ a dose of Immodium.
I think I covered everything, but let me know if I missed anything.

Are you currently on anything for IBS?

Michelle, have you noticed it help with gas at all? Do you take 1 or 2 pills? If you're only taking 1 a day then maybe you could try taking 2. Just a suggestion.... (although it may not work for everyone)

I AM NOT CURRENTLY TAKING ANYTHING FOR IBS. I WAS GIVEN LEVSIN FROM THE GASTROENTEROLOGIST. WHEN I FELT AN ATTACK COMING, I AM SUPPOSED TO TAKE IT RIGHT AWAY BUT I DID NOT FEEL MUCH RELIEF. MY GP SAID HE WAS AFRAID TO PUT ME ON ANYTHING BECAUSE SOME OF THE MEDS CAN CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS WHICH MIGHT MAKE MY IBS WORSE. I AM TAKING ZOLOFT AND ACIPHEX WHICH I FEEL IS HELPING SOME. I AM ON MY THIRD DAY OF DA. THE ONLY PROBLEM THAT I REALLY HAVE IS ALL THE GAS IN MY STOMACH IN THE MORNING. SOMEONE SAID NOT TO TAKE CA IF YOU ARE IBS-D AND IBS-C. THANKS!

I have to admit, I stopped taking it inadvertently. Just thought of it since you bumped this, it has been in the back of my cabinet. I need to pull it out and start taking it again, I did notice improvements while taking it. Once I'm done with these chewables sample pack, I will look for the pills instead. Thanks Lil (for reminding me :)

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