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What is amitiza?

Amitiza 24 mcg Cap
Drug Name: LUBIPROSTONE - ORAL
Other Brand Names: Amitiza
Uses: 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. 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.
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Tortuous Colon - Gastroenterology Community
- Jan 03, 2013
I am 30 years old and have been suffering with GI problems for the last 5 years. They consi...
Has anyone tried Amitiza for IBS-C? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Community
- Feb 27, 2011
Does Amitiza really work? by freewaysbandit I posed this question in the gastroenterology...
Does Amitiza really work? - Gastroenterology Community
- Aug 31, 2008
Looking for feedback on Amitiza. Started on 24 mg twice a day for eight days. Then instruct...
Bloated All the Time - No Answers - Gastroenterology Community
- Mar 05, 2012
I am desperate. About the time I came home from college for summer vacation, I began not...
Amitiza or Alli ???? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Community
- Feb 08, 2010
Hi- I took the 'new' Amitiza for approx 3 weeks and it didn't do anything for me. I barely...
Amitiza/Lubiprostone - Gastroenterology Community
- Oct 18, 2009
Hello all, I was given this medication yesterday due to constipation and bloating. I have ...
Amitiza, why take with meals? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Community
- Feb 13, 2009
Just curious why the bottle and my GI doc both say to take it with meals. Is it to prevent ...
Amitiza side effect - Gastroenterology Community
- May 31, 2011
My daughter began amitiza and it has worked wonderfully, however, she is spotting in betwee...
Have you taken amitiza 24 mcg - Gastroenterology Community
- May 21, 2012
Hello All. I'm really new on the panel and I'm searching for help. In the last two weeks ...
How long should Amitiza be used? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Community
- Dec 07, 2009
I started Amitiza 8mcg2x daily about 3 months ago for IBS-C and it helps.I still only go 3t...
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