Linzess and Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I had constipation for a few years. My bowel movements were so bad, I used to cry because I was in so much pain. I couldn't eat because I was so scared to have a bowel movement, I was always bloated. I finally made an appointment to see a GI specialist. Linzess 290 mcg was prescribed. This capsule changed my life on the toilet. I take it every morning on an empty stomach before breakfast with a glass of water. Before I was introduced to Linzess, I used laxative teas, stool softeners, OTC laxatives, nothing changed. I dieted, ate fiber, fruits, and had glasses of water, nothing. This medication worked for me."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "Dr. prescribed Linzess 290 for a 108 lb woman! Took it apart and lowered the dosage the first time and had horrible diarrhea, took it again with an even lower dose to see if that would help... now I have lower intestinal burning and pain??? Lower back and pelvic area are on fire??? Anyone else experience this! (Apparently I can't do Linzess)"

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2021

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have had CIC and IBS-C since I had my gallbladder removed 11 months ago. I have had some luck with a low-FODMAP diet and Miralax and milk of magnesia. Just wanted better motility, more complete BMs, and less pain. Doctor gave me samples of the Linzess 290 mcg capsules. I had diarrhea and liquid stools for two days. Then nothing without milk of magnesia the next 5 days. Then woke up with gut-wrenching pain in my chest, vomiting, and passing out. Went to the ER. They say I am extremely bloated and constipated. No surprise there! Went back to the doctor. He said the Linzess will work. Just give it time. I am weak, belly distended, feel nauseous, and feel faint. It is the 8th day of Linzess. No more unless I have a death wish. It does not work."

• Vik...
• March 25, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I got samples from my Dr. I've lived with chronic constipation probably all my life. The pain this medicine gave me is not worth taking it. My stomach felt like it was being thrashed. Horrible pain with nausea. One morning I took it as prescribed (I hadn't taken one in a week), and an hour later I was overcome by projectile diarrhea. No warning. Couldn't even make it to the bathroom. The two times I've taken this, this is what has occurred. An enema was better than this. I'll never take it again, and I will share my experience with this to anyone considering getting on it."

• D L...
• January 26, 2016

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I first experienced very good results with this medicine. Now, being on it for 4 months, I have had some side effects now for the past week. Feels like I have more bloating than before and frequent bowel movements, along with nausea and feeling pressure in my colon more so than before. Pain so intense that I have been taking Motrin to ease the uncomfortable feelings I have been having for a week now. I am reporting to my doctor tomorrow or as soon as possible."

• Mar...
• October 2, 2015

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Yesterday, I got samples from my GI doctor for Linzess, took it this afternoon 30 minutes before eating anything, had a yogurt, then got very bad cramps, pains, and bloating within 1 hour of taking it. It's now hours later, and I have been having very bad runs. Will not be taking this medicine anymore. Calling doctor to let her know the bad side effects."

• Hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have taken this for the first time today, and an hour later, I kept going to the bathroom! It’s now 10:30 p.m. at night, and I’m still going! My stomach rumbles, and I have the urge to poop, like a bad stomach bug, and it’s making my butt raw and bleed!!! It hurts so BAD to go to the bathroom! I will not be taking this in the morning, for sure! It helps clean you out, for sure! But! When will it stop with the almost like peeing out my butt??? It’s been doing this all day! Was in pain before and still hurting! Good luck!"

• jul...
• June 22, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I suffered greatly, unable to poop for years. Then I started Linzess 145, taken 30-60 min after a hot, fatty breakfast gave me 6-10 bouts of diarrhea daily, sometimes spastic cramping of intestines. The first 2 weeks were worst with all listed side effects, especially bloating, cramping, and gas, but also including a wired, speedy feeling that prevented me from sleeping/resting. By the 3rd and 4th week, I felt less severe side effects. In the 3rd week, the pockets that painfully retained matter were cleaned out, and I felt much better. The Linzess seemed to keep me cleaned out, and I felt good besides the accelerated nervous system and diarrhea. Overall, my lifestyle was compromised, but I physically felt better. At week 5, the doctor was unhappy with diarrhea and reduced my dose to 72 mg. My body responded the same, but at week 6, like a switch, my body turned off and the Linzess didn't work at all anymore. I was back to not being able to poop at all, along with severe burning, inflammation, and pain. Now I'm very depressed and waiting for the doctor to return my call."

• luc...
• July 12, 2015

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I started Linzess June 1. The first day it worked with pain and bloating. I overlooked all of that because I'm in desperate need of having a normal bowel movement. Mind you, if I don't take a laxative, I will not go for up to two weeks. The second day, nothing, third day, nothing, and so on. What gives? I followed the directions and everything. I started gaining weight also. I just came to the conclusion that I will take it on and off. It's not working for me anyway, and gaining weight is a no-no!"

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2024

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I'm a 53 (almost 54) year-old woman with IBS. I usually have no issues with constipation due to consuming high fiber, lots of water, and psyllium husk. But a recent diverticulitis episode (now healed) and a round of Flagyl antibiotics have strangely made me feel like I am not completely emptying. I get awful bloating, pressure, pain, and frequent belching. I'd eat a small portion and feel like I ate a holiday meal. When I'd have my usual BM in the morning, it would just seem incomplete compared to before. Long story short, I was put on 72 mcg of Linzess to try, and it's working GREAT so far! I am on day 5, and it's producing gentle, yet productive results. The first day, not much happened. Then I skipped a day (due to plans) and resumed the day after. I take it 30 minutes before a meal, eat my breakfast, and shortly after have about 2-3 poops that are all passed with ease and are voluminous. This is on top of my usual one BM I have in the morning before taking Linzess. I hope it keeps working! Good luck."

• lmc...
• November 14, 2016

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have been taking this for a few months, and I weighed myself when I started it because I've always fought to lose weight, and I gain very easily. As of a few days ago, I had an appointment, and I got weighed, and I'm up 15 lbs! OMG, I felt like I had gained, but I didn't think 15. I take 1 pill every other day because it controls my life otherwise. When I take it, I have to stay home because I'm in and out of the bathroom for hours at a time. It does help with the pain and some of the bloating, but the weight gain? Nope, I'm not taking it anymore. I haven't changed my diet since I've been taking it, I eat mostly a keto diet, as breads and anything carby makes me feel like crap, and I get very bloated. I would like another pill for IBS-C, no weight gain."

• SWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I have been taking Linzess for about 3 months for IBS-C. At first, I was taking it every day, but it was resulting in daily diarrhea and cramping, so I switched to every other day. I still get a little bit of cramping and loose stool when I take it, but it doesn’t last long, and I would prefer this than going 3-5 days without having a BM, which results in even more bloating, cramping, and pain for me."

• Mim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I have been on Linzess for 7 days. Pooped 2x. Once normal, once total evacuation. Thought it would work better ☹️. Taken off Miralax after 3 months. On the Miralax, I pooped okay but had a bad reaction on my tongue: patchy, dry, sore, and could not find those symptoms in any side effects. Hoping Linzess eventually works."

• Gem...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 10, 2023

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I'm taking 290 mg of Linzess every day with no results, but if I take 2 Dulcolax with it, it works well. I have severe diarrhea with horrible back and groin pain, and I have to stay in bed for at least a day because I'm so dehydrated. What else can I do? The constipation is worse, but the back pain lasts for at least 3 days with me on a heating pad. It's horrible, my doctor says I have slow-moving digestion."

• Vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2022

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "Was prescribed a 290 mg dose. First few days, pain. Third day, relief. Started using every other day. My intestines are still angry and inflamed, but like another, it feels like loose stools pass around the blockages, and I’m told the upper part is still full. Nothing has taken care of that. Miralax is the only thing that doesn’t hurt and bloat me. I take Bentyl for pain. Still hurts, but helps inflammation. I’m going to try to get my dose lowered and see if it helps. Stimulants hurt, it feels like that."

• Suz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "My doctor started me on Linzess 290 mcg to clean me out for a colonoscopy for a possible blockage. After the first day, my fibromyalgia flared worse than anything I can remember. Though it does what it promised, the pain and weakness is insane. I'm going back to the brown cow (prune juice and milk of magnesia), which has the same results without the side effects."

• Ela...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 26, 2021

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Diagnosed with IBS-C when I was just 13 y.o. Only thing that has ever helped me! I tried everything, including the low FODMAP diet, and even tried being gluten- and dairy-free for 5 years. Prior to taking Linzess, I would get so fatigued and bloated I could not go a day without napping due to lethargy/pain. Nice to finally have some relief and be able to function normally!"

• Roc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 26, 2021

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I took Zelnorm years ago until it was discontinued. I was prescribed several other medications afterward. Nothing worked or had intolerable side effects (pain and excessive bloating). I have been on Linzess 145 mcg for 2 years. I have struggled with IBS-C my entire life. Linzess has helped some. I cannot take it on workdays (Monday through Friday) at all. I take it first thing in the a.m. and am still using the bathroom until 1 p.m. On weekends sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. It was effective at first within an hour or so. Zelnorm is back, and I'm scared to take it. I'm now 55 and do have cardiac risk factors. The doctor is willing to write it for me."

• Anonymous
• April 26, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "My experience with this medication has been absolutely horrible! I have been taking it for 2 months, I have severe bloating, gas, and bad diarrhea. Can't even leave my home. My doctor told me to cut back to one pill every other day, and it's like it has completely stopped working. I have bad pain and nothing coming out! I have had irritable bowel syndrome for 14 years, and I just wish they could come up with something that works and that's not so harsh on your bowels! It's absolutely terrible!"

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2022

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Belly pain, gas, terrible diarrhea, body pain, bloating, and weight gain are my experiences from this drug (145 mg). Never again!!!"

• ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I immediately began bleeding from my rectum after taking this medication. It was painful, and I had to be rushed to the emergency room. I don't recommend anyone taking this medication."

• Rav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2021

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Started taking Linzess. After 9 days, every symptom and constipation was worse. Slowly got a bigger and bigger distended stomach that is painful. Discontinuing use."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2015

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Seemed to make me worse. Was using a magnesium compound which, although harsh, cleared me out. First day adding Linzess, experienced the worst backup in weeks. Horrible pain. No more."

• Anonymous
• January 18, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Worst laxative ever. I feel bloated all the time on it, and it doesn't work. It also makes my side hurt a lot. Getting off for sure, ugh."

• jam...
• June 9, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "This drug caused me pain and blood in stool. It provided no benefit for me. I will never take this drug again."