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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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I'm the caregiver.Not sure
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pretty rubbish, it gives me tummy pains, but I have to take it as it is a compliment to ther treatments
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Had a "goofy" episode from ammonia buildup. Better now...I think...LOL
Somewhat Helpful
Taking a half dose as prescribed - 3 x 15ml at night.
Too Soon To Tell
Not really sure as i haven't really been told what it's mean't to do
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Again it is my husband that is in hospital. He is sedated 24/7
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Trying to get dose right. HE symptoms tough to deal with. Hope helps soon
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Haven't seen results yet but have not gotten figured out correct dose
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at times I can smell/taste ammonia and feel groggy and sleep too much
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I am up to 2 Tbls, 3 times a day. Results are unpredictable.
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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]
