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.
Stroke: Brain damage caused by a mini stroke or stroke can also cause finger numbness. Such numbness is often felt on one side of the body, especially in the arms, hands, and fingers. Apart from numbness, a stroke can cause symptoms, like dizziness, sudden headache, vision problems, difficulty in walking, weakness, etc. Nerve Tumor: Tumors on the nerves in the neck, arms or wrists may also cause numbness and tingling sensation in the fingers.