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Will Tryptomer help alleviate symptoms of IBS or constipation? ## Hello, Shammi! How are you? No, this medication is actually an antidepressant and, according to the U.S. FDA, its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. So it is not useful in treating IBS, constipation and stomach issues. What has your doctor advised you to take?

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I am looking for a coupon to help purchase the Suprep Bowel Prep Kit. I am unemployed and need this procedure done. Is there any help out there? ## Unfortunately, no there isn't. We've had several people ask, because it is expensive, but since it is considered to be a product that is only used in certain circumstances and not life-sustaining, the company offers no coupons or purchasing assistance. While this is generally the preferred product, there are others available, so the only thing I can suggest is speaking to your doctor about using an alternative. Are there any other questions or comments? ## hi, you can go to internetdrugcoupon.com they have coupons to help with the cost of the suprep. i just got one. ## Just ask your doctor's office for a sample box that they get ...

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I am to undergo a colonoscopy using the Prepopik packets. Supposedly PicoSalax is the same medicine under a different name out of Canada. Is this absolutely true and would I be preparing the best I can using PicoSalax? Prepopik is available in 12mg doses, PicoSalax in 10mg...any difference? Thanks! the difference in cost is substantial...$117 Preppie vs $48 PicoSalax..not sure of shipping costs ## Hi suegue, From what I could gather, both medications do seem identical. However I haven't actually come across Prepopik being available in 12mg doses. Looking at the manufacturer's product page, Prepopik reportedly contains the following set of active ingredients: Sodium Picosulfate (10 milligrams) + Magnesium Oxide (3.5 grams) + Anhydrous Citric Acid (12 grams). Pico-Salax on the oth...

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Had hysterectomy done n was old to take shel all os . After about 10 yrs of taking shel all os , will I have any side effects?? ## Hello, Malti! How are you? This is just a nutritional supplement, so there is no harm to long-term use, as long as you don't exceed the recommended dosage. However, the FDA warns that it may cause constipation in some people. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am taking glycomet St 850 for the past 3months now my sugar levels are under control are there any side effects of this tab .I am feeling physical my little weak have constipation and less active what is the reason pls let me know if I should still continue the same dosage. ## Hello, Chettiar! How are you? What are you current sugar levels? Those symptoms can sometimes be due to them being too low. However, there is also a chance that your body just needs time to adjust to lower sugar levels. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, stomach pain and hypoglycemia.

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2nd month diarrhea/bloating 24/7, up night, dizzy, it has been 5 days since I stopped taking daily 145 dose, still have diarrhea/bloating 24/7, ## Those can be side effects of this medication, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness and stomach cramping. Has anything changed, or do you still have diarrhea and bloating? Are you on any other medications?

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Can linzess be taken as needed. My antidepressant causes constipation? ## Hello, Jill! How are you? Some people do take it that way, depending on how it works best for them. There is no harm in trying it that way, if your doctor approves of your doing so. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating, stomach pain and diarrhea. However, have you tried just using fiber supplements?

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I have a tablet pill with gp1 at top 51 on the lower and blank back ## Hello, Jenny! How are you? I believe the marking on the tablet you've found is GPI S1, it is manufactured by Physician's Science and Nature Inc., they list it as containing 100mgs of Docusate, available under the name brand Pramolaxin, it is a stool softener and is available over the counter. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on Linzess since August 2015. By February 2016 I began having heart problems, short of breath, pounding, racing, and palpatating. I have seen a cardiologist, and had a echo cardiogram that showed problems. I went for a heart cath, but only had minminal blockage. I wore a holter heart moinitor for 24 hours, and there was many instances of pounding spontaneous rapid increase in my heart rate, which is what I had been experiencing. Additionally, my lips, tongue, and nose begin to feel tinglely, and numb feeling. I was put on heart meds, and they helped for a bit, but are not working now. Has anyone else experienced heart problems with linzess as well? ## Hello, Esther! How are you? The FDA doesn't list such issues as being among the known side effects for this medication, t...

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Just wanted to know if anyone knows if there is a generic for prepopik. I got to buy this product with as little expense as I can. ## No, I'm sorry, there is not. The best suggestion I can make is to speak to your doctor about using a cheaper alternative. Is there anything else I can help with? ## It was just approved in the U S last year. You can find it cheap in Canada since it has been available there for years. Different name. ## Canadian version is Pico-Salax. Worked perfectly

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A DEEP RED PILL THAT READS- L60TCL ## what ## what is this pill ..... L60TCL is ingraved on 1 side i need the name of it and what it dose. it is round and a dark red ## The pill with the TCL 097 marking contains Docusate and Senna, it is a laxative. You can learn more Docusate details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, cramping and diarrhea. Are there any comments or questions? ## That maroon pill or red deep red that you are talking about I take that for my stomach twice a day and it helps really good. because of the medicine that I take cuz I had a chemical exposure that the medicine I take it helps with that if I stop taking it then my stomach gets all pain and everything back again but for anything else it works great. That's what I think anyway. #...

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Does "well woman original" cause loose bowel movements? I'm taking it with black cohosh as I'm menopausal. Multivitamins may also help. I am stopping black cohosh and taking another herbal supplement for menopause. ## Hello, Mary! How are you? With the iron in it, it is more likely to cause constipation, rather than diarrhea, as reported by the U.S. FDA. What other supplement are you considering and what menopausal symptoms are you trying to treat? Virtually any supplement that contains a high amount of magnesium can cause diarrhea, so you may want to watch out for that in the future.

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Can you tell me does liness clean your whole colon? Are how much cleaning do you get y us Iiness ## Since the effects of any medication tend to vary for each individual, I think it may ultimately be best to work closely with your doctor on finding a safe and effective dosing regimen. Taking it in close proximity to food is something that might also affect how well it cleans. I'd recommend browsing through some of the related Linzess discussion broads here in order to get a better idea of what results are being reported. According to NIH.gov, Linzess is said to work by increasing the motion of food and waste through the stomach / G.I. tract as well as by blocking pain signals - but it goes without saying that the amount of movement or cleansing taking place can unfortunately only be ...

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Dear Medchat, I am prescribe to have this medicine for two month since I am suffering to from chocolate cyst and ist been more tha 2yrs I had been suffering from this same problem.I had been you this mnth but from the time I have been using I feel very weak, body ache & constipation.Kindly suggest is it safe to take this medicine.if its harmful is there any other medicine I should try which would be safer.Thanking

I just had a child on the 10th and the brilliant nurse at the hospital told me to take Miralax when I got home to help move my first bowl movement. Needless to say it transferred to my breastfed newborn and now neither one of us is happy. How long will it take to get out of both our systems? It's been 3 days and it doesn't look like there's a light at the end of this tunnel. ## Hey, first off, congratulations on your new baby! Second, sorry to hear about what you both have been going through! I should say first and foremost that if your infant is having diarrhea then you should let the pediatrician know ASAP since it could be considered a medical emergency for the baby (they can get dehydrated very fast at such a young age). As far as the Miralax goes, there is fairly limite...

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I took linzess the next day after the doctor prescribed it to me and went pretty quick. Also cleaned me out. I take one every other day. So far so good. ## Hello, Debbie! How are you? I'm glad that it's working for you, some people haven't had good results with it. Have you experienced any of the side effects that the FDA warns you to expect, such as bloating, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea?

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I was told I have visceral hypersensitivity without ever having any testing to rule out other possibilities. I suffer from constipation but the stool never reaches my rectum. It stops above the colon. I only have pain when my bowels get full (fecal loading). I don't get sick or anything from eating. I believe there is something wrong with my bowels, but they are not blocked. When I get so full of stool I end up in emergency and they don't offer anything but an x-ray and say yes you are full and send me home. I have pkd stage 4 and my so called specialist has me taking miralax twice daily which gives me diarrhea and drives my blood pressure through the roof. I don't buy into the visceral hypersensitivity. Does anybody have any feedback? ## Hello, Brenda! How are you? I'm ...

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I had an awfull expierence with my first and only dose of Linzess. I expierenced severe dizziness, lightheadedness after the first 3 hours. Then I noticed a rash on my face, swollen eyes, wheezing, sneezing and severe itching. These symptoms lasted 18 hours + and I continue to have an itching face the next day. I took benedryl evey 6 hours for 2 days. After reading the Lizness website, I found I expierenced "Rare" side effects and I have called Actavis to report my adverse reaction. ## Yes, those are typical symptoms of an allergic reaction, as listed by the FDA and it usually means you will need to refrain from taking this medication in the future, as these types of reactions can get worse with repeated exposure. How are you doing, now? Has it cleared up? ## I have Been taking ...

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We have Lactitol Monohydrate syrup 100 ml. I have forgotten which patient we purchased it for. I would like to know what it is used for, what disease? ## In this form, the sweetener Lactitol is used as a laxative, to treat constipation. Side effects may include: cramping, diarrhea and flatulence. More details: Is there anything else I can help with? ## lactitol monohydrate syrup 66.67 w/v - where is this medicine available in USA. What will be name of the medicine? ## Lactihep syp clip 500 and lvc 500 is prescribed by uro Dr in bhu Varanasi. Patient is suffering from overactive bladder and incontinence. She is on catheter for almost 4 months. Is there any cure available for this type desiese. Can she be free of catheter. She is underweight at 30 kg. We have consulted an uro in Mumbai as...

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I am looking for the name of a Laxative. They are hard deep red coloured round pills. Aprox 7mm across. It was a laxative but came off the shelves in the UK about 10-12 years ago. I heard they may have rebranded with a herbal version. They came in a foil blister pack. I think the outer packaging was green and the name began with a N although i cant be sure of this. ## Were they shaped like an american football? There is a medicine for stool softening agent, slightly gentler than a laxative, called colace that matches your description. it is sold over the counter in the USA, and you can research this to see if it matches what you seek.

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