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77 People found this comment helpful

I take Amitiza twice a day. It helps me have 4 to 5 bowel movements a week. I was only going once a week before and the straining was terrible. I have a predictable movement instead of the explosive bowel movements I get with linzess or laxatives.

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I have been on this medication for one week. It has relieved my chronic constipation but replaced it with loose stools bordering on diarrhea. My doctor prescribed taking the drug 2x daily. However, this produced very, loose stools, painful gas and stomach discomfort. I reduced the dosage to 1x daily and noticed some improvement. Since reducing the dosage, I have less gas, my stools are more fi...

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Mel | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/2/2024
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 1.7
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Doctor prescribed 8mcg twice daily. Not only did it give me severe nausea but it made my constipation much worse. I have tiny little rocks and it feels like its aligns my entire intestines. I have never felt this bad until I started Amitiza. Had to stop on my own since doctor did not offer an alternative. Magnesium citrate every couple of days for me.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/17/2023
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 2.3
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I have IBS-C which causes a lot of constipation and discomfort. This medicine causes nausea although it does make me go. The problem is it makes me go A LOT and it's like diarrhea. It also causes stomach cramps which is extremely uncomfortable and painful. I'm literally in bed due to the cramps. Does anyone have a solution for the cramping? If so, PLEASE HELP.

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Nora | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/20/2023
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 1.3
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Was initially prescribed the 8 mg. pill which did nothing, then was given the 24 mg to take twice daily. Horrible stuff and didn't work. No complete bowel movements, only tiny watery bits. Also felt shortness of breath, severe migraines and clammy skin. Told my doctor the symptoms and wanted to stop- she agreed. Today she wrote she doesn't recall that conversation. Being told to just increase miralax and metamucil which also has become less effective. Only thing that works is magnesium citrate- not taken every day.Read More Read Less

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AMB | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/1/2023
Condition: Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement
Overall rating 1.7
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The first month being on this medication, I had 2 incomplete movements. Two for the whole month? Ridiculous! I also have MS. I don't think this a real pill anyway. I have my doubts. I broke one open and there wasn't any medication inside the candy-shell pill encased with a gelatin outer covering. I'm going to take this med to my doctor to have it evaluated.

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Chrissy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2022
Condition: Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement
Overall rating 2.3
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I have had Constipation for years but Miralax always worked. Then when I became a Diabetic and was put on Metformin, I was like wow I had no issues going. Then slowly it got to where the medicine no longer worked in that department then I was taking Miralax along with Laxatives just to go. I saw a Gasterologist then he came me Amitiza. I thought good finally something that will help. I took it and didn't get much results. I then had to start taking 3 - 4 Dosages of Miralax a day for 3 - 4 days just to go. I have been on the medicine for 3 weeks and it isn't helping. I see some talk about it causing Nausea and that it does. I make sure I take it after I eat my meal and it helps some but not 100%. Back to Square 1 as this doesn't work. Read More Read Less

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Joy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2021
Condition: Opiate Pain Medication causing Severe Constipation
Overall rating 3.0
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Makes you so nauseated! And abdominal cramps! And so expensive!

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Margaret | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/8/2021
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 2.3
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Amitiza did not help with my constipation; quite the opposite I became even more bound up, bloated and in intestinal pain. I also was unable to go to sleep and developed pain in the middle of my chest. Even if this medication did help me, a fate I so very much wished, I would not continue due to the exhorbitant daily cost.

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goatzool | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/22/2021
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 3.7
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I tried Amitiza for IBS-C 8 years ago, but on an as-needed basis. It usually worked at 16 mcg, but the next day there was rebound constipation and I was reluctant to take it daily (largely because of the expense). Now I've been through them all and the doctor wants me to try Lubiprostone (now generic) on a regular 2x per day basis. Oddly, it is not as effective now as it was 8 years ago. I am going to try combining it with Miralax, which is apparently an option for colonoscopy prep. The bottom line seems to be that no laxative ever works predictably except (for me) mag cit, and it's a bad idea to take that daily.Read More Read Less

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Northwest | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/5/2021
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 4.7
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Have M.S. and IBS. After much trial and error: my best daily regimen: Take 1 cap full Miralax in 10 oz hot water or coffee before breakfast. Take 1 8 mg capsule Amitiza with breakfast. Results in 2 hours. May need liquid glycerin suppository when you have urge to go. Dose of 8 mg Amitiza every morning is sufficient. Recommend sticking to a regular schedule but don't worry if you miss a day.

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Jim | 55-64 | Male | Patient
7/19/2020
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 2.3
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Expensuve junk that made my poo like peanut butter. Mirlax works and is cheaper than $320 a month.

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Will I Ever 'Go' Again? | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2020
Condition: Opiate Pain Medication causing Severe Constipation
Overall rating 2.7
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Doctor gave samples. Within 1 hour I got nauseated, hot all over, chest tight and lungs burning with tiny deep breath, felt 'bad' all over, heart pounding and anxious. Oh...and I had a bowel evacuation (only moderate) but was feeling so bad I needed to lay down. I can't take this stuff ever again. I was incidentally poisoned 10 years ago and the symptoms are the same. I wonder if it has any benzene or formaldehyde in it?

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Frustrated | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/22/2020
Condition: Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement
Overall rating 2.3
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Gave me deadly Diarrhea with horrible dehydration. 1 of the most horrible laxatives I have ever taken.

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None | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/1/2019
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 1.7
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It makes you go just a little tiny bit without control about every 20 minutes like 8 or more times all day. Thatâ??s only taking it once instead of twice a day and 8 mcg. I canâ??t trust to leave the house. It cost $250 a month, so I will not be taking it again. It makes your poop mucousy. Awful drug. Gave me cramps and an abdominal ache too. Iâ??ll take fiber or Senokot or anything else before I waste money feeling sick again. I have gastroparesis so the GI doctor told me I needed it but didnâ??t warn me about the awful effects.Read More Read Less

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OPBMC | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/29/2019
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 2.0
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My IBS-C symptoms are not as severe as many reviews that I have read. I do not have any pain associated with my diagnosis and my constipation could be handled with OTC remedies. My issue is with severe bloating and the Amitiza does not effectively relieve these symptoms. I started at 8mcg per meal, now I'm regularly at 24mcg per meal and still no relief from the bloating. Even knowing what my trigger foods are I can't avoid all of them because they're the most healthy foods to eat.

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John | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/12/2019
Condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
Overall rating 5.0
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I’ve tried EVERYTHING for IBS-C and either the medication caused diarrhea or didn’t work at all. I keep track of my water intake, I exercise, and watch what I eat, too. This drug is a total game changer. I take the small dose twice per day (and I’m a 210 lb guy) and it works perfectly. Normal BM 2-3 times per day, no more bloating, no more gas, and no side effects (for me, at least). Seriously, the only downside is the enormous price.

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Jz | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/24/2019
Condition: Opiate Pain Medication causing Severe Constipation
Overall rating 1.7
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Still drinking smooth move tea while on the med. Random results. Still days between BM. Terrible swelling and excruciating pain in hands and feet. Was on med and quit when I was in so much pain and not eating. When I was up, moving and eating for 2 days and no BM, I started the med. after 3 days it started all over. NO MORE. Not worth the agony.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/13/2019
Condition: Opiate Pain Medication causing Severe Constipation
Overall rating 5.0
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THE MORE WATER I DRINK THE BETTER IT WORKS. I ALSO DRINK 2-4 OZ. OF PRUNE JUICE WITH EACH DOSE WHICH MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

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In pain | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/22/2018
Condition: Opiate Pain Medication causing Severe Constipation
Overall rating 2.7
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I was put on the 24mg dosage and after 3-4 hours of being uncomfortable, I had a good b.m. I thought this was going to be great until about an hour later. I had diarrhea 9 times during the day and could not leave my house because a few times I almost didn't make it the 12 steps to the bathroom. I tried it again a few days later and it was a repeat of the first day. I was switched to 8mg and for 3 days it was great, but then it didn't work. I now use the 24 when I feel so bad I cannot go another day. I always plan to do nothing for 24 hours!Read More Read Less

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sarosata steve | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/17/2018
Condition: Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement
Overall rating 3.7
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As a Type 1 diabetic with GI autonomic neuropathy and gastroparesis, I have been on Amitiza 8mcg for over 2 years. It is the only medication which gives me relief, but it takes several hours after ingestion to effect a movement. It is difficult to leave the house until that happens. The cost of the medication is outrageous and my insurance stopped covering any of the cost. Also, it is not approved for males at the 8mcg dose. Linzess side effects were worse which is why I was switched to Amitiza. For me, the 24mcg dose would be too much. Not sure what to do in the future, as few doctors handle diabetic neuropathy of the GI system. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 28 years and I don't expect my symptoms to improve on their own without medication. Read More Read Less

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Lighthousegirl | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/16/2018
Condition: Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement
Overall rating 1.0
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I've been on this medication for 2 months. After reading all reviews and experiencing side effects, I'm going to stop taking it. I have following side effects: difficulty breathing, chest tightness, gas, insomnia, mood swings. Side effects not worth the benefit of this medication (it's hasn't been effective for me at all).

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