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).
Causes of Numbness in Fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome: damage to the nerves in the arm can cause the fingers to become numb or experience a tingling sensation. A common cause of this nerve damage is carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes a nerve to become pinched between the ulna and radius in the arm.
You may experience numbness in your fingers if your fingersâ nerve cells donât receive the nutrients needed to develop and maintain proper nerve function. Numbness or tingling in the toes or fingers are a possible sign of B12 deficiency, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. Additional Symptoms Along with manifesting itself through finger numbness or tingling, B12 deficiency may occur as either numbness or tingling in the toes. Other symptoms include nervousness, diarrhea, fatigue or trouble catching your breath.