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My daughter has been on Amitiza 8 mg but today it was increased to 24 mg because of chronic constipation. She is only 9 years old. I had to give her an enema and it didn't work. I can't figure out what keeps binding her up.

Hi, the most reported common side effect of amitiza is diarrhea. It can also cause abdominal distension, nausea and abdominal pain. It can also cause fecal incontinence. Like your doctor suggested you can continue this medications for a few more days before you give up this medication. Regards.

Try Trulance 3 mg for severe constipation . Works every day . Add colace 250 mg at HS and Trulance3 mg every am.

I have these bloated, distention, nausea, constipation (sometimes) for about 20 years. Colonoscopy and gastroenteroscopyn always show clear and fine. I was prescribed Amitiza 8 mg 2 years ago. There was a point that I felt ok for 3 months in a row recently. But unfortunately, it came back again. It really bothers my daily life and work. What should I do?

2 x daily, Percocet 10-325 mg. 3 x daily, amitiza, mirilax, ambien, xanax, cymbalta, creon 20 w/meals, imitrex, treximet & frova as needed, robaxin, nexium, carafate, lisinopril, levothyroxine .25 mg., fosamax & folic acid, a multi vitamin, vitamin c & calcium daily. I have had over 15 endoscopies and ercp's one to stretch the common bile duct and I nearly bled to death after doctor told me I was just a drug seeker.

My doctor just started me on Amitiza last week following a colonoscopy that was fine. I also have had 2 CT scans; one without contrast and the other with contIrast and nothing showed up there. I had and still have a pain in my right lower abdomen. This AM the nausea was so bad I called the GI group and was told to stop taking the Amitiza for a few weeks and that the most common side effect of the drug is extreme nausea and it should ALWAYS be taken on a full stomach.

Hello All. I'm really new on the panel and I'm searching for help. In the last two weeks I have not been able to have a BM. My doctor gave me some samples of amitiza 24 mcg. I've been taken them 2 per day for the last 4 days - One at night and another in the A.M. With the 1st tablet I had a BM. I have not had another BM since. It doesn't seem that I'm having any normal digestive sounds or movements. I don't even have the urge to have a BM.

Told to increase my Gabaoentin, 100 mg per week, until I get to 600 mg 3 x a day. I just went up to 1400 mg and feel a bit dizzy. Have not felt well today with a bad stomach ache, bloating and the colon pain. Hard to tell if any of this is helping or making things worse. Yes, I take Zofran and Tigan for nausea which seems to be more often lately. Not sure if anyone is following this. I do know this is a life changing condition.

now 75 mg. Tricor 145 ;Simvastatin 20. GastroE Amitiza 2/day, Lactulose. PCP Wellbutrin 200SR 2/day, Clonapin 1 mg/night. New PCP found B12, Vit D deficient '07. Started more; now Vit D 50,000/2wks, B12 inject/3 wks. Please explain Echo. PH or insignificant? All symptoms related to MS or different heart problem? Appreciate your advice.

now 75 mg. Tricor 145 ;Simvastatin 20. GastroE Amitiza 2/day, Lactulose. PCP Wellbutrin 200SR 2/day, Clonapin 1 mg/night. New PCP found B12, Vit D deficient '07. Started more; now Vit D 50,000/2wks, B12 inject/3 wks. Please explain Echo. PH or insignificant? All symptoms related to MS or different heart problem? Appreciate your advice.

I was put on two strong laxatives. I took a stir in twice a day and 24 mg pills twice a day. They did nothing. Please help! Is anybody out there suffering this?

He put me on Amitiza, 24 mg twice daily for eight days, then 8 mg twice daily. I was not pleased to discover the limited literature available on this medication. So far, side effects seem minimal. I think it will take some time to see if it is really working as I was on vacation and out of my daily routine starting the Amitiza. This morning, my stomach isn't doing well and I'm having pain again. I'm not really sure where or what to do next.

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.

I have similar problems, but thankfully some things have worked for me. I use Amitiza and Miralax and I take magnesium citrate 500 mg every morning. Magnesium deficiency is a rampant problem, so I strongly suggest you try it. If you take calcium, take about 400 mg at night and do not take them together at the same time. You are also likely deficient in vitamin D. I take 2000 IU at night.

Also, started the Gabaoentin and am up to 200 mg per day, to increase to 300 mg after a week, etc until I am taking 600 mg a day. This med is supposed to be for the pain and nausea. Can't say for certain but have had about 5 days of little to know nausea, which I woke up with every morning and it usually lasted most of the day, just made me housebound. I have actually tried eating something other than cereal and soup and have tolerated most foods, unless I eat too much at one time.

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 went to a gastroenterologist the next day and she thought it was IBS and prescribed me Amitiza and Bentyl. I have been on the Amitiza and it makes me have frequent watery BMs...and the Bentyl does not do much. The pain is constant and I feel like I'm pregnant I'm so bloated (I'm not!) could this really just be IBS? Could the pain be reproductive (i.e. ovarian cysts) I'm going to school for nursing and it is really interfering with my education...

Hi Candy, I really don't know how common it is but I also have IBS that just keeps getting worse... I only have bowel movements once maybe twice a month... I know it's hard to believe but it's the truth.. Also, I used to never have bloating and pain in between those movements... But, in the last few months my stomach stays distended, I cramp until I double over, and nothing seems to help... My doctor said it's a combination of the MS and the medication...

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 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.

I ws diagnosed w/ IBS-C and given Amitiza. I was in the hospital again on Friday. I looked 7 months pregnant,severe soft tissue pitted edema in my right leg.My bp was 104/64, body temp 98.2, pulse 64.They did a doppler and found no DVT, did my blood work and said it was fine.Had a cat scan and all is well.Dr. suggested that going the metabolic/ednocrine route may be the way to go.I had my thyroid tested in the early part of February and my Dr. said it was ok.

Thanks and yes...I've had all the tests you mentioned above done. The only ones that showed anything was the CT scan showed a small kidney stone and the gastric emptying scan showed moderate to severe gastroparentsis. I need to work on the multiple smaller meals...I typically try to keep semi-healthy snacks at work and just eat dinner. I do try to eat low-fat...maybe I'm eating fiborous things and don't realize it. We tried amitiza and it did nothing...

Had breast reconstruction over 10 years ago - TRAM flap with abdominal muscle. Digestion issues worsen every year. Physician prescribed Amitiza last year but now have to meet new-year deductible before I can benefit from manufacturer coupon. Symptoms now include increased, painful bloating, no burps, no flatulence and no bowel movement after about 5 days drinking only water. Usually fruit or juice will help but nothing is helping or happening. Suggestions welcome and encouraged.

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