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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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Was great at clearing up thinking process, caused loose stools.
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Both kids have had this at points, and it has worked for them.
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It seems to be working. Don't know if his crazy spells at night is if he forgets to take it or if it is sun-downers
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I seem to be less confused.
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Worked in the hospital to lower ammonia levels and then pull me out of the "loopiness" episode where I couldn't even recognize my son. But now, on 3x45ml at home, have very painful stomach cramps that are almost intolerable. I'm going to lower the dose and try other laxatives.
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I still take it and must till the day I die. After 3 years, I no longer have ammonia build up.
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Works best if taken 2x daily; less confusion and moodiness. Took it only 1x daily for a few mos., until the ammonia level got too high.
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I still use everyday. I definately decreased the dose, but if I miss it for several days I get goofy sometimes. I'm already goofy!
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Worked, but elevated my glucose to was changed to Xifaxan
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mix with club soda and lemon juice
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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]
