Linzess Questions

Has anyone experienced rapid weight gain on Linzess?

I've been on it for 9 days and have gained six pounds

Suprep - Can I start the prep earlier?

Does Linzess make you drowsy?

I feel tired all the time since I have been taking linzess... about 10 days.

Is there a good alternative to Linzess?

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... read more

Linzess - How long before it starts working?

I've had chronic constipation for 30 yrs nothing works. I'm currently on day 13 with no bowel movement and day 3 of linzess 145, all I've had is a little bit of gas nothing else. How long should I give before I bump it up to the higher dose?

Taking linzess at night: what time and how long before it works?

I take it in the morning but can't really go anywhere before 9am when I take it at 6-7a, I just wondered what happens if you take it at night, does it keep you up all night? Love the drug, you all are right it is so much better than constipation but sometimes it overworks but if I skip it, I... read more

Is it OK to drink coffee immediately after taking Linzess?

I have chronic constipation due to extra twists and turns in my bowels. I was prescribed this med 3 weeks ago but it hasn't worked. I know I'm not supposed to eat for an hour but I've been drinking coffee with it in the morning. Is that preventing it from working?

How long should I give Linzess a chance to work before stopping it?

My doctor prescribed 145 mg Linzess over a month ago. The first week, it seemed to completely empty by bowels on the 2nd day but after that I am lucky if it works one day a week. I also take a fiber supplement, drink a lot of water, exercise daily and run 10 miles on the weekend. I am experiencing... read more

Anyone have tinnitus caused by Linzess?

About three weeks after starting Linzess I noticed ear congestion and buzzing and roaring in my ears as well as dizziness. I have stopped taking Linzess for a week, but the symptoms have not ceased.

Linzess - Has lizness caused you chils or night sweats?

The lizness is helping the ibs but I have been having chill episodes and then night sweats... curious if anyone else has?

Linzess - will you lose weight?

Is anyone taking Linzess 290 twice daily??

I've been reading everyone's experience with Linzess but have not read of anyone needing to take it 2 x day. Lucky for you :-) Long story short, colon resection for sigmoid diverticulitis, followed by IBS-C. After several failed medications I started out taking Linzess 145 once daily,... read more

Can I cut 80mg telmisartan in half?

Telmisartan 80 mg is making my blood pressure go very low can I take half of 80mg tablet. No score line. Will cutting pill in half upset my stomach?

30mg oxycodone " V 4812"?

Can anyone tell me if they changed the imprint on the 30mg oxycodone pill, the blue V 48/12?? I just got new ones, and the line between the 48 & 12 is a lot deeper and wider.

Linzess - I have the 145 taken one time didn't go enough. Can I take 2 145 at one time?

I have tried amatiza a year ago and was too violent then eventually didn't go. And I can't go a day without having a BM or I will be miserable in pain. Took the 145 for the first time today and didn't go enough so tonight am hurting. Can I take 2 of the 145's to make the 290... read more