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Reviewer: MB, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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first diarreha then constipation--dehydration nomovement now for 4 days --take 2 times a day.
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Reviewer: Eastern, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Taken first dose (8mg) in the last hour. Am experiencing difficulty breathing and chest tightness that is scary. Do see it listed as a side effect, but if this gets worse, will be heading to the ER.
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Reviewer: Sissybiggirl, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I got one of the rare side effects, rash, from my neck down only. Have had it almose 2 weeks now and fortunately it does not itch. I would like to know the ingredient that might have cause this so I put on my list of allergies when I see a doctor.
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Reviewer: Bmw825, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I'm a 23 year old female, and having been fighting IBS-C since I was 16. Started off with , which I loved; but was removed by FDA. Amitiza is currently the only drug approved currently and it is horrible. I'm constantly nauseas and just UGH feeling. I did participate in the study for linaclotide and am counting the days until final approval by FDA for its release. For those who hate amitiza or jus
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month
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JUST STARTED TAKE MED. NEED TO NO WHAT FOODS TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO EAT.
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