I am having a difficult time tolerating lactulose. I develop severe diareha, flutulance, bloating, and cramping. My instestine slushes and grurgles like clogged pipes. I have tried doses from 30-60. I tried cutting back fom 60, but then the bowel movements stopped. My doctors says triate for 2-3 bowel movements a day, but all I get is constant diareha or northing. Any suggestions?
Tolerating Lactulose?
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- 11 weeks ago by gardenthe...
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- hepatic encephalopathy, abdominal distension, constipation -- chronic, lactulose
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Lactulose intolerance is not uncommon. Is there any reason why you can't take another type of laxative eg. Metamucil, a natural fibre laxative? I am unsure of your history but you should discuss this with your doctor as there are alternatives.
I've been round and round with my doctor. This is what he wants me to take, I also take mirilax which is helpful. It's just that the lactulose is so hard for me to take. It does the trick most of the time, but the side effects are just terrible.
i also take 60 ml a day and i take 3 ducalox and 3 senna lax and i have been having a terrible time staying regular my Dr wont run a colonoscopy because he says 32 is to young to worry about anything sometimes i dont go for 3 days so i take extra ducalox and senna lax to get going again and then its back to diareaha any suggestions