Alternative Dosing For Linzess?

I've been taking Linzess 290 for about three months due to a maze of a colon because of abdominal adhesions. I am thrilled that it moves me out everyday, however, I feel like a prisoner to it. I can't go places certain times of the day because I have about an hour of explosive diarrhea each day and not sure when it will hit. And I cannot hold it in!! I'm paranoid it will hit at work, which is close quarters. Also, TMI, but my movements are FOUL smelling and runs my family gagging, out of the house. I was wondering if anyone has tried alternate dosing such as every other day, etc. FYI I have tried the 145 strength, all I get with that is severe cramping, bloating and no stool. Thank you!! I was thinking of maybe the 290 every other day and the 145 on alternate days. Thoughts?? (I have both right now from trial and error). lol

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Hello, Dani! How are you? I am very sorry about the problem you're experiencing.

Only your doctor can tell you what is best for you, but yes, some people do alternate their dosing, some people have also found the skipping doses completely some days is what works best for them.

The FDA lists the other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, and abdominal cramping.

Can anyone that's currently taking it chime in with their experiences?

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