Linaclotide and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• The...
• June 10, 2016

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have severe diverticulitis. I was very sick for a long time and went through a colon resection. Linzess was prescribed after I healed from the surgery to make sure things kept moving and I didn't get sick again. Initially, I loved Linzess. Here is my issue: I don't think I get a complete bowel movement as much as I pass a lot of water through my bowels. The feeling is as if there is still something that needs to be done...and water retention and bloating! I have gone months without taking Linzess, and then take it and look as if I am 6 months pregnant, which is odd for a 60-year-old woman. Weight gain is severe but reduces after a week or so. This is over a period of on/off for two years, so I am certain it is this drug."

• RN...
• July 25, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I'm suffering from IBS, per se, constipation all my life, been using OTC meds, stool softeners, laxatives, teas, Linzess 145, for over a year now. Yes, sometimes it works, sometimes not helping at all, back to suppositories as needed, fiber, etc. Definitely, I gained so much weight now, I need my gastro visit to renew RX... expensive copay, PPO BCBS... I'm thinking of stopping it, and I might lose weight. In time, just natural remedy..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2015

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Weight gain very rapid. I'd rather deal with constipation than the weight gain."

• 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!!!"

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "My constipation got worse even after increasing the dose. Took just like I was supposed to. The bloating and weight gain were horrible. I quit!"

• Ang...
• August 6, 2015

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Rapid weight gain, 7 pounds in one week. Bloating and gas that I couldn't control."