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Lactulose is a synthetic sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver disease. It is a disaccharide (double-sugar) formed from one molecule each of the simple sugars (monosaccharides) fructose and galactose. The commercial syrup used for treatment of constipation is dy... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Cirrhosis | 130 |
90% |
| Hepatitis C | 3 |
100% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 3 |
100% |
| Hemorrhoids | 3 |
67% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 90% (146
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Lactulose Reviews
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stopped me getting enceph and kept me regular - used for 2 months
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it woks but i think it keeps me from gaining weight. i really need to gain some
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Works somewhat
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working some
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My husband claims it does not work whether he takes it once a day or the prescribed 4 times per day. What helps the liver is not good for the kidneys. We have a very thin line to walk now.
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worked before not so good anymore
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Works great when taken consistently.
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It has it's moments but certainly does not agree with me most times and gives me terrible bloating and tummy aches.
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Worked well at first but the ascites came back...not too bad so they are putting me on xifaxan
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Hate the stuff, but it does work. Gas is the worst problem. Would certainly prefer a tablet/capsule form to the liquid/powder !!
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P.S. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I ALSO TAKE LACTULOSE AND SENOKOT "S" 2 PILLS TWICE DAILY, AND OF COURSE YOU HAVE TO DRINK ALOT OF WAT... [More] -
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oh yah look under L and scroll down until you see lactulose.. [More] -
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I undrstand the confusion of its use now and what the lactulose is for. Thanks [More] -
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Lactulose is to help lower your ammonia level and the confusion. I was prescribed other things for edema. [More] -
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I have a question I just asked about on lactulose on a leg edema post I did here. I am not understanding it I think. Is the lactulose for the confusio... [More]
