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Reviewer: Gammy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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My social life was at a complete stand-still. I could not go anywhere without wearing a depend for safety sake. Now, after taking this medication each morning, I have no more accidents and am able to enjoy life as it should be.
Thanks to the medical staff in our hospital.
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Reviewer: Ames, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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3 1/2 years ago...long story short, I had a surgery performed then 8 days later my bowels obstructed. During both surgeries, the doctors had to cut off 3 ft. of my small intestine, 6 inches of my colon and take the valve out that attaches the small and large intestine. This caused me to have major bathroom issues because the valve is what keeps your food from going through you. After seeing nume
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have not been taking this medication long, so far I have seen no change with my condition.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: rascal, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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OMG this medicine has saved my life. I had chronic diarrhea for 30+ years!!! I thought it was my nerves. Then I thought it was food allergies. After seeing 3 GI specialists, one finally recommended this. He has since moved out of state but if you ever run across Dr Zuyrowski, give him a big hug for me.
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