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.
Numbness in your pinkie finger may be caused by an underlying medical condition. For example, diabetic nerve damage is common in people who have had the disease for many years. Early on, you may have mild tingling and numbness that comes and goes, typically in your fingers or toes. Eventually the affected area may become completely numb. Other medical conditions and certain medications and toxins can also cause finger numbness.