Why AMITIZA* (Lubiprostone ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of AMITIZA: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 3.00)
(based on 29 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** AMITIZA
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constipation* | 7 |
| 2 | Irritable bowel syndrome* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of AMITIZA **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdominal distension | 7 |
| 2 | Headache* | 6 |
| 3 | Nausea* | 6 |
| 4 | Diarrhoea* | 4 |
| 5 | Arthralgia | 3 |
| 6 | Flatulence | 3 |
| 7 | Muscle spasms | 2 |
| 8 | Pain* | 2 |
| 9 | Discomfort | 2 |
| 10 | Dizziness* | 2 |
| 11 | Constipation* | 2 |
| 12 | Dyspnoea* | 2 |
| 13 | Drug ineffective* | 2 |
| 14 | Vision blurred | 1 |
| 15 | Abdominal pain upper | 1 |
| 16 | Skin tightness | 1 |
| 17 | Cardiac flutter | 1 |
| 18 | Dry mouth | 1 |
| 19 | Chest pain | 1 |
| 20 | Throat tightness | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for AMITIZA
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com