Amitiza lubiprostone capsules 24mcg
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Hi, I was just put on amitza and it is helping some, however, I am getting a headache from it along with nausea. I will continue it for a few days to a week and see how it goes. I will check out the ACOG Colon Cleanse though. I was on 8mcg of the amitiza first twice a day and it didn't help at all, now I am on the 24mcg twice a day and it seems to be helping, I have to be home though while taking it if you know what I mean? How are you since posting your message?
I rarely had a BM, twice a week if I was lucky, at 2 weeks the most. My new specialist that I have found perscribed Amitiza 24mcg twice a day also and it instantly took away the pain that I never thought would go away. That alone was a miracle! My stomach was also free of bloating which was odd to see since my abdomen was always severly bloated and extended, my stomach finally didn't look like it was going to burst.
I was taking Linzess and it didn't work and they offer a refund as long as you have your receipt and tell them why, etc.? Do you know if the manufacturer who makes Lubiprostone offers a refund if it doesn't work?
The amitiza 8mcg barely does anything twice a day and when I took the amitiza 24mcg I go diarrhea with more pain and I past out. Now my doctor has placed me on Misoprostol and so far these past 2 weeks haven't gotten better. I felt better before I seen a doctor and now I can barely go out at all. I have been thru many tests, colonoscopy, endoscopy(which ulcers were found) but were never treated. Blood work and catscans. Did the gole bladder test and everything else came out normal.
My daughter began amitiza and it has worked wonderfully, however, she is spotting in between periods. Is this common?
Have you tried taking magnesium citrate every morning? Have you tried Amitiza? I have not tried Linzess yet, but Amitiza is pretty good for me.
You could try taking walnut hull and wormwood preparation for parasites to see if that helps you.
Also take Lactulose and Amitiza. However, in order to take the Amitiza must take a nausea pill before and after. Often times still have nausea with the Amitiza and not convinced it helps all that much. I've been at this for 8 yrs and have done everything but stand on my head. Without pills and powder - bowel movements are difficult and every 3-5 days. And only partial. EXTREMELY bloated. Have difficulty fitting into street clothes later in the day. Makes work life and social life difficult.
You can also try drinking the yogurts that contain the good bacteria and get some capsules that contain the Lactobacillus acidophilus (and the rest) to get the good bacteria into your guts.
You are doing right to drink water. 2-3 litres is recommended, more if you sweat, the weather is hot, or you work out at the gym.
Doing exercise or simply going for a walk will also help to move your bowels.
Does anyone know if it is ok to release the medicine out of capsules and mix the medicine up in juice? I have a problem swallowing pills and was not sure if this was an option????
I took stool softeners, laxatives, and suppositories constantly... My doctor finally put me on Amitiza 8MCG Capsules... I take 2 a day and they have been my miracle... No cramping or bloating at all and I'm having more bowel movements each month as this builds up in my system... I would suggest you ask your doctor about it and see what he/she thinks...
I did and its been a month and it still hasnt healed. Having trouble with constipation and I am on amitiza. Any advice is welcome. As well, my doctor told me to take a stool softner twice a day to. Thinking about starting to eat soup.
I had an endoscopy and found out I have a large duodenal ulcer with partial outlet obscrtuction.Can I take Amitiza with this ulcer?I was supposed to have a colonoscopy but I couldn't get completely clear.I was put on a drug to help heal the ulcer and a proton pump inhibitor.I just want to know if it is safe to amitiza.I am on opiods so I need it.
I found 25mcg a little overwhelming and started on 12.5, moving slowly (and as quickly as I could) up to 24mcg... i.e. after an initial 2-3 weeks of becoming comfortable, I was to alternate with the higher dose and so on.
It was quite difficult at first knowing which symptom belonged to my 'hypo' and which symptom came from the increase in meds, but it didn't take too long to understand it better (with help from this forum).
I am on milk of magnesia, amitiza, and dulcolax and my doctor wants me to try to get off the milk of magnesia. You can try using other medications for constipation to see if that works better. Amitiza is a new one out there but sometimes certain ones work better than others. Has your doctor ever mentioned abdominal migraines?
As for the constipation, try taking one capful (the little cup thing that comes with the bottle) of milk of magnesia every day. Talk to your GP about Amitiza, you might be a good canidate for that, as well. Not every constipation problem needs fiber as most people (and some doctors believe)-I did that for years and my problem continued. I laid off the fiber as directed by my gastroenterologist, took the Amitiza & m of m each night and my troubles were over.
Long and twisted colon that tends to slow passage of stool and cause constipation that can be quite severe. I take Miralax and Amitiza for mine. They work, but are expensive - especially the latter.
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