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(also known as Lubiprostone)
Lubiprostone is used to treat chronic constipation in adults. This medicine works by increasing intestinal fluid secretion, which helps ease the passage of stool and helps relieve the symptoms associated with constipation .
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .
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Treatment Success Rate
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 11 |
82% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
100% |
| GERD & Heartburn | 1 |
0% |
| Depression | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 75% (16
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Amitiza Reviews
Working / Worked
I have to take in order to have somewhat of a BM
Working / Worked
Was so optimistic about this new drug I had heard such good things about it. I tried it for 3 months and it did not help my consitpation at all infact it gradually got worse. I have quit taking it bc of the cost in addition that I was not benifiting from it.
Working / Worked
Best medicine that I've tried
Working / Worked
seemed to work at first not so sure now?? Take it twice a day
Somewhat Helpful
Works good for IBS-C, however it irritates my throat and respiratory system. I can only take it every once in a while or the side effects get too bad.
Somewhat Helpful
Doesnt work too well
Somewhat Helpful
Brings more water to the bowel, which in my world is a good thing
Too Soon To Tell
Just started taking 1 tablet twice a day for my constipation
Not Working
Nothing absolutely nothing
Not Working
this stuff was horrible gave me horrific stomach pains and made me sick
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ive tryed everything well about a month ago i bought a big bottle of milk magnesia and drank enough i thought to maby make me go . lets just say i ov... [More] -
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After many years of trying every possible aid for constipation, I have finally discovered the answer. I take magnesium citrate 250mg which can be foun... [More] -
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Thank you that is nice to know. I think mine is also due to the fact that I am on tx for hep c. I will ask my doctor about this med. [More] -
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I am sure that I am not the only person on here that has IBS-C related to Fibro. My doctor has put me on a new medication called Amitiza and it is hel... [More] -
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Has anyone ever heard of a drug called amitiza. I seen an add in a magazine for it. Is it a new drug? Does it work for you? [More]
