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.
Other conditions that can cause numbness and tingling are: 1  insect or animal bites. 2  radiation therapy. 3  abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium. 4  seafood toxins. 5  carpal tunnel syndrome (pressure on the nerves in your wrist).