BRAND NAME: Lomotil, Lofene, Lonox. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lomotil is a combination of two drugs, diphenoxylate and atropine. It is used to treat acute diarrhea (diarrhea of limited duration). Diphenoxylate is a man-made narcotic chemically related to meperidine (Demerol).
Numbness in fingers is often the side effect of an injury, but some medical conditions, such as arthritis and radiculopathy, can also contribute to this side effect. It can be difficult to narrow down what is causing numbness in the fingers, as this can be the result of several different conditions. Damage to the circulatory system, nerves or muscles throughout the arm can cause the fingers to become numb or develop a tingling sensation.
Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include burning or tingling in the hand and fingers, numbness, pain and more. Migraines are a common type of headache that can cause severe pain, aura or flashes in vision, and tingling. Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.