my child constantly gets backed up with stool. so far, the only answer for the past 5 1/2 years is to more frequently have NG feeding tubes in with the golitely medicine to help flush child out. how can Amitiaz affect my child?? what questions should i be asking?? child has had many tests and many different medications.
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suzanne663 May 2010
It is recommended that Amitiza should be used with extreme caution in children. This is because the safety and effectiveness in children has not been confirmed. Studies are currently underway and results are looking positive.
Provided you are receiving this under the guidance of a specialist you can be assured that the benefits of treatment outweigh any risks.
See http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb4384/is_1_44/ai_n48842425/?tag=content;col1
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