Hello everyone. I have been prescribed by my doctor with Linzess. I have chronic GI disorders abdominal, pain, feeling bloated (severely uncomfortable). I started yesterday but when I woke up this morning, I had this pain, distention in my whole abdomen that extended to both sides. I took 3 aspirin but it did not help. I took Ibuprofen but just weans off the pain. Should I continue this medication? I understand that there is no generic equivalent foe Linzess but I'm on Medicare and I find the medicine expensive, is there a good alternative for this?
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kathyhanson
2 July 2013
Karangahan, Sorry that you are feeling poorly. According to drugs.com the symptoms you describe are common side effects. Linzess is for IBS with constipation. So as the medicine gets in your system and begins to do its job, the constipation will ease up and with it, the bloating and abdominal pain. One thing I need to caution you about is that both aspirin and ibuprofen are very hard on your stomach and might aggravate your symptoms/pain. They can also cause GI bleeding. I would recommend Tylenol, but ask that you call your doctor to find out what he wants you to take. Hope this helps. Kathy
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kathyhanson
2 July 2013
I forgot to add something, K. I take hyoscyamine (hyomax) for IBS. It is generic and very inexpensive. Maybe that would work for you. But most of the IBS meds are for IBS with diarrhea. So, it might cause you more problems. For the occasional constipation with IBS that I get (you know it goes back and forth) my GI doc told me to use Miralax until it is resolved. For really stubborn constipation, he told me to take Senokot. But don't use these unless your doctor tells you to. I don't know all of your medical conditions and these 2 meds could cause you problems. I am just sharing what my doc told me. Check with your doctor. Regardless of the meds you take, like Karen said, lots and lots of water is essential. Kath
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mapyron
13 Dec 2013
I agree... IBS with altering constipation and diarrhea --maybe the hycosamine--but when goes to constant chronic constipation with lots of pain, then that doesn't work--in my experience...
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Debra carr
26 Sep 2015
Why is Linzess so expensive? I was just given this 2 days ago but I couldn't afford it a totally outrageous price. A medication I received for Ibs. My doctor has tried me on other medications that do not work what is a person supposed to do. I've been in tears for two days over this because I know I need it but that's not an option. What should I do
