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.
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.