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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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temporarily effective
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work as it should pre transplant
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It works when he takes it but getting him to take on a regular basis is hard.
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It seems like it is taking more and more to gain results and my stomach still looks like I'm 9mths. pregnant!!
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Slowed the build up of fluid in the abdomen but still getting drained every couple of months.
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sometimes it works and other times, it seems not to make a difference.
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When the Lactulose works, i'm ok
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So far, my husband is experiencing extremely gas pains and uncontrollable dirreah
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now just use Senna if needed
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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]
