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Amitiza

Amitiza

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Side Effects

Common

Loose stools
Dizziness
Passing gas
Flatulence
Headache
Joint pains
Back pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Vomiting
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Swollen belly
Painful swollen joints
Swollen abdomen

Serious

Diarrhea
Allergic reaction

Treats

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
Condition

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A 66-year old female asked:

How. & for what is Amitiza (lubiprostone) to be taken?

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A 24-year old female asked:

What is the difference between Amitiza (lubiprostone) and Lizness? Preference?

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A 49-year old female asked:

When is the onset of action and peak action of the drug, Amitiza (lubiprostone)? For once daily dosing, what time of day should it be taken?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Can amitiza (lubiprostone) cause tachycardia?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Does linzess or Amitiza (lubiprostone) cause electrolyte imbalances?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Was put on amitiza (lubiprostone) for constipation/IBD how long before I should see improvement. Will I still have flares?

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A 40-year old female asked:

How often can I take a fleet enema? I have OIC taking amitiza (lubiprostone) 24, tried linzess. Have used enemas weekly.

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A 22-year old female asked:

Is amitiza (lubiprostone) a laxative and how does it affect SIBO breath test if i take it a week before. also how long does it take amitiza (lubiprostone) 8mcg to work?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Is it concerning if I started Amitiza (lubiprostone) and now have a full bladder (increased urination) every hour with no change in fluid intake?

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A 47-year old female asked:

Can a medicine that is supposed to increase water in the intestine cause joint and bone pain? Not listed as a side effect for Amitiza (lubiprostone).

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A 22-year old female asked:

Can sronyx(Alesse), librax, or amitiza (lubiprostone) 8mcg cause body aches and lower back pain? taking bcp for regularity, librax-intestinal cramp, amitiza (lubiprostone)- IBS-C

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A 34-year old female asked:

I have a tough time taking a BM and have to hold my brezth n rock otc meds dont help neither does foods/amitza or water plz help it hurts sone?

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Bowl gas?

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Question?

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Post a s?

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