Took 8 mcg bid and it immediately helped. 1-2 healthy movements daily. Then it abruptly stopped working after about a week. Switched to 24 mcg bid and it still didn't work. Taking 24 mcg bid for a week now and have not had a movement. No nausea or headache side effects, as I always take it with a full meal.
Amitiza - Why did it stop working?
Question posted by ticktock01 on 26 Dec 2011
Last updated on 23 August 2012
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Marvell
28 Dec 2011
I really can't explain why Amitiza has stopped working for you. Your doctor may be able to explain ... or maybe they have seen cases where Amitiza has stopped working for others.
Rieksie
15 April 2012
I have chronic constipation... was prescribed 24mcg 2 times daily..started taking it friday today is Sunday and I have still not been able to have a bowl movement..does anybody knw why it aint helping...
emilymarie619
23 Aug 2012
I started taking Amitiza a few months ago... 24mg 2x/day. It took about a week or so to really start working. My Dr. suggested taking Miralax with it to help. If I eat foods that bother my stomach and constipate me more... I will take miralax. But for the past 2 months I haven't had to take it.
You just have to give it some time... try drinking one glass of water with miralax in it in the morning and night. ... I've also found that drinking a lot of water on Amitiza helps.
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