AMITIZA Reviews (LUBIPROSTONE)

Average Rating: 3.0 (44 Ratings)

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AMITIZA  (LUBIPROSTONE):  This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by narcotic (opiate-type) medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier.   FDA Approval Date: 2006-01-31 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR AMITIZACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 5  IBS Bloating, slight nausea Really helped a lot! I would recommend this medicine. The first week of taking it I was very bloated, however this could be from another medicine I'm taking. Helped me a lot and I feel so much better!! F 24 10 days
2/26/2008
 5  Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Headache and Nausea, but if taken at night before going to sleep I don't notice the side effects. Has helped with constipation, bloating, and excessive gas without causing diarrhea or abdominal cramps like a laxative would. I only take 1 a day instead of prescribed two. It's been a life saver for me. I go every two days now, instead of once every two weeks. F 34 1 years
1/25/2008
 5  Constipation None I take 24 mcg. Amitiza is great! No side effects whatsoever. Once it takes affect, though,(between 30 min - 1 hr) preplan that you will be near a restroom. F 41 6 months
1/11/2008
 5  constipation NONE at all what so ever it works great! i have bowel movements practically every day i have lost weight but only in a healthy way and its really just helping to regulate my life F 20 5 weeks
12/11/2007
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