User Reviews for Motegrity oral

This drug work for the constipation, but the stomach cramps and pain were excessive for days after use. Stopped taking after two weeks. Will be switching to another laxative.

Taking truLance And motegrity Plus dulcolax and fleet glycerin enemas in am. Sienna and MiraLAX at night. After all of this I generally fully evacuate but lots of am nausea and cramps. Since I have treatment resistant constipation and had felt ill all day every day, it’s worth it

Taking truLance And motegrity Plus dulcolax and fleet glycerin enemas in am. Sienna and MiraLAX at night. After all of this I generally fully evacuate but lots of am nausea and cramps. Since I have treatment resistant constipation and had felt ill all day every day, it’s worth it

Gave me deadly Diarrhea with horrible dehydration. 1 of the most horrible laxatives I have ever taken.

I was lucky enuff to come across a Docs comments on the Web who has been using this drug on his patients with a great amount of success. I followed his regimen exactly and it has worked great for me so far. Here is what I did: 1: Dosage: .5 mg. Get a pill splitter (Wal-Mart has a good one) so you can get exact, even cuts. I have the 2 mg. size tabs that I split into 4 pieces perfectly.This .5mg dose not only works great but the side effects have been minimal. I have a slight headache the next day. Just slight, not a big deal. That has been my only side effect. I have great motility again and have a complete, smooth BM which I haven't had in years. 2. Only take on an empty stomach before bed and at least 4 hours minimum since you last ate anything. this is key, VERY important. 3. For best effectiveness try to get 12-13 hours before you eat again. 4. This is a VERY powerful drug and I have found that you don't have to take it everyday. Right now I've had good success with every other day. 5. Don't be afraid to experiment. If, after a few days .5 mg.doesn't appear to be working try 1 mg. But from what I have read and from my experience .5 mg. works very well for the majority. Good luck.Read More Read Less

Initially was somewhat helpful but became ineffective over a few weeks. Caused severe headache for me, as well as suicidal thoughts.

Made me incredibly ill just a couple hours after first dose, insomnia, sweats, muscle spasms, nausea, etc. Had BM the next morning, and everyday after... so it works- still hoping I'll adjust

Daily use for 7 weeks. A little results for first 10 days, but NO results since and VERY severe gas, bloating, abdominal pain from this. Not going to refill for 3rd time. Hence, did not work for me at all.

After taking linzess for 2 years, it finally became ineffective. My doctor sent me home with a sample of this and trulance. After mediocre results from the trulance I moved on to this. The first night it took it I woke from a dead sleep drenched in sweat and in so much pain I was afraid I was going to have to go to the hospital. It was so painful that I was sure my appendix had ruptured or something as major as that. I also had an awful headache that I canâ??t shake. Itâ??s been 24 hours since Iâ??ve taken it and Iâ??m still so bloated and in so much pain any time I eat. Iâ??ve never felt any pain like this before and pray I never do again! I know this sounds extremely dramatic but it gave me some comfort to see reviews that showed symptoms like mine werenâ??t uncommon. Hopefully Iâ??ll be â??recoveredâ?? in the next few day. Yikes. Read More Read Less

Causes extreme and I mean extreme excessive gas! Its so uncomfortable! Does not work that great.. I would not recommend at all.

I've been taking 2mg every day for 6 weeks. The first week I was delighted -- 2 BMs in one week! I've suffered constipation my whole life (40 years) and this was the first med that worked -- at least it worked for that one week. I had the 3rd BM a week later; the 4th 2 weeks later, and this was only after going back to taking Mirilax every night. Same again 2 weeks later. My extreme bloating has not been reduced at all. Yesterday I resorted to an enema and triple-dose of Mirilax, I was so in pain from bloating. Side effects: no headache or dizziness, but I am being treated for depression and am feeling myself slip back into it. After being given all the samples my doctor had available, I've gone through applying for prescription assistance with the company that makes Motegrity since I can't afford it ($450/month!) and my insurance won't cover it. I expect to get approved for no-cost purchase, but now I don't want it, even after all that work. After so much hope this would work, it's a huge disappointment. Don't bother trying it; it doesn't work.Read More Read Less

i was given this medication on a Friday and had even more severe bloating than usual. The next day I had a bowel movement however the severe bloating and stomach discomfort is too much I had 2 Mg maybe a 1Mg would be better?

Four days - nothing.

I have not used to bathroom for a BM on a reqular bases for longer then 4 years I have been to many drs and have taken all kinds of medicines that gave me NO help at all I have finially found a Dr that found out what was wrong not just give me medicine to take but ran test to find out what wrong I have CIC that means my colon does not work the way it is suppose to then she gave me Motegrity. The first time I took it in the AM I was in soon much pain I could not leavey home headache for 2 days stomach pain and feeling umcomfortable so I decided to take it at night the pain in the stomach is still there I have not used the rest yet still waiting just keeping my fingers crossed that it will work for me Read More Read Less

I have tried so many drugs for gut motility and finally found something that works! Be worn though the first night can be intense and will probably want to have some zofran with it. I have been having my symptoms for over 2 years so to have my gut finally move after 2 years there was a lot to catch up on. However, the 1st night was also the night before my period started and its normal to have an increase in BMs around that time. A few days in the diarrhea went away unlike linzess. I am about 7 days into taking the 2mg dose and have had a real BM that I haven't had in years! I still haven't put it to the true test by going back to eating things I couldn't eat before like whole wheat or veggies. I am so thankful for Motegrity!!!! I am prone to headaches around thebtime of my period so I am not sure if that's whats causing my slight headaches but I have had worse headaches. I am just relieved to be havibg BMs again!!Read More Read Less

I am very sensitive to drug side effects so know that before reading what I have to say. I have only taken it twice so far. It does make me feel very dizzy and the first time I had a huge headache that did not go away until the next day even with ibuprofen. It did work within the first hour and it worked well I did not have any diarrhea with it. Did have a little nausea a little gas but nothing bad. I also went well for about five days after which could have just been me as this drug is supposed to be taken daily. I took it about ten days later but because it made me so dizzy last time I cut the pill in half. No headache this time just a little dizziness and it works in about two and a half hours this time. It left my stomach much more bloated and bubbly feeling but that could have been because the day before I tried Miralax and it did not work. Over all if you get in pain and are desperate I would say take it but stay home as you may not feel well. Have a feeling it would get better over time if you took it regularly and I may one day but insurance coverage is not there yet for most insurances so I have to live off of samples until probably next year.Read More Read Less