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Reviewer: D, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: jjjjcool@charter.net, 45-54 Female (Patient)
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I have had IBS for years. I was now advised by my doctor to take ALIGN. It is a capsule and you can get it online at AlignGi.com It is bacteria that is now in the yogurt and cheeses. I just got it in the mail so dont know yet how it works. My Digestive Doctor recommended it.
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Reviewer: Williams, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Amitiza works for me and somethings it doesn't. I was one of the first few to take this drug. I had to go to Baylor in Dallas, Tx. to get it. I wish the FDA would put Zelnorm back on the market. That drug was a life saver. I've had to quit my job I have IBS so bad. Some days I can't get out of bed I'm so sick with cramping, bloating, weak.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am taking this medication after 6 months of acute constipation. I am going to have a breath test with Lactulose, to determine if I have an overgrowth of bacteria. I certainly hope that I do, so that this can be corrected.
The only problem with the Amiteza is that it creates a liquid stool. AT first the gas and abd noise was huge, but that has simmered down. So, the plus is that I am actually h
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have IBS and at first this medication was wonderful. But like other medications, after one month I am back to using laxitives once again. I did experience the need tohave a movement about 20 minutes after taking the medication. Now I have bloating and discomfort.
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