Linzess And Lactulose (Top voted first)
UpdatedI take 145mcg capsule of linzess with 8ounces of water 30 minutes before I eat and also take 45 ml of lactulose 3 times a day 30 minutes before I eat anything and still not having any bowel movement. stomach getting bigger and bloated,feeling miserable
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Hi Clyde,
Sorry to hear about your experience with Linzess. According to MedlinePlus.gov, one of the side effects of Linzess is "swelling or a feeling of fullness or pressure in the stomach area". They recommend contacting your doctor if it becomes severe or doesn't go away.
There's also another discussion thread here that associates Linzess with weight gain (I'm assuming as a result of this bloating effect):
[1] Linzess Weight Gain
From what I can gather, it seems like Linzess is the culprit and not Lactulose; however I would probably address these concerns with your doctor to work towards finding a solution or alternative treatment.
I hope this helps and hope you get around to feeling better soon!
I am taking linzess in the morning and lactolose 2-3 times a day, both for constipation. I notice that I get extremely gaseous and extremely flatulent! I am so uncomfortable if I go somewhere the distention n flatulence is embarrassing. I also am experiencing what feels like swelling and pain in my groin and swelling in legs. I have RA and on meds for that. Is this normal? My hands are also swelling upon waking.
Got prescription from the doctor when to have it fill it was going to cost me $999.00 for a month guess i won't be taking them
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