domperidone and herbs

[best_fed]

I am following the Newman-Goldfarb induced lactation protocol and taking Domperindone and Yasmin.

I have just started having problems with the Domperidone... gas, cramps, and diarrhea. I know it's domperidone because these are the same symptoms I had when I first started taking it. I am taking 20mg 4x a day. I try to time it to take it before eating but that probably only happens about half the time. I haven't increased the dose so I'm unsure as to why I'm suddenly having problems.

Does anyone have ideas or suggestions for lessening GI distress from the domperidone?

If I'm unable to stay on the Domperidone, what other meds or herbs should I try? I'm familiar with fenugreek but don't know much about others. I know names but I'm not sure why you would choose one over another.

Any info or resources you care to share are appreciated.
Thanks!

[germin8]

I started out with 10mg, three to four times a day. Then, slowly increased from there. Even then, I had some 'discomfort' but nothing bad. Now, I am up to 30mg, four times a day (slowly weaning though). And, I have no discomfort. Maybe your initial dosage is too strong.

What about Shatavari? There are other meds, but I'm not sure what they are. I preferred dom b/c it shouldn't cross the brain barrier.

[AustinMom]

yeah, as a PP said, I'm taking 10 mg 3 times a day. Maybe go to that for a while and work your way up if you feel you need to.

I'm also taking a tincture called More Milk Plus, it has fenugreek, blessed thistle, and some others. Also there is a goat's rue tincture i'm taking as well. More Milk Plus Special blend has the goat's rue in it already. So I'd opt for taking that in addition to the Domperidone, that way you get them all in one swig. They taste awful, but I'm fully convinced they work. That's just me though.

[sattygirl99]

I'm taking domperidone (90mg a day), shatavari (2500mg a day), more milk plus tincture and fenugreek. I take double the dosing for the MMP though plus 6 additional fenugreek capsules.

[best_fed]

Thanks for the input.

I started taking 10mg of Domp 4x a day then went up to 20mg 4x a day and have been fine. I've been on it for at least 2 months. I just started having problems the past couple of days. I stopped taking it for 2 days, to give my body a rest, and my symptoms resolved. I re-started it this morning and now am back to cramps and diarrhea.

I'm interested in the Mother's Milk Plus but intentionally have avoided it because it has Fenugreek in it. My partner bought me 4 or 5 large bottles of Fenugreek so I'd rather try and find something (still looking tho... hmmm) without it. Although I suppose it wouldn't hurt to take some of both.

I'm not really sure what to do about the domp. I guess I will go back to 10mg as my test dose this morning was a full 20mg. I just can't figure out why I'm just now having problems... I've been on domperidone for awhile!

Thanks a lot.