Amitiza and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2010

"I have had chronic constipation all my life. Every time I try something new, it will work for a few weeks, and then it's like my body gets used to it and it doesn't work anymore. I have been taking Amitiza for 4 days, 24 mcg twice a day. I have had 2 bowel movements, but nothing more. I did experience some side effects, especially nausea. Have to take while eating and drink a lot of water, but no miracles yet. I will continue to take and see what happens."

• coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "Doc prescribed this medicine to me for my IBS problem. Sure, it did help with my bowel movement, but I ended up spending close to an hour in the bathroom due to the persistent pain! Into the 3rd day of taking it, it has caused me multiple horrible side effects - bloating, nausea, giddiness. The last straw came when the following day, it even resulted in vomiting! Would not recommend this due to the strong side effects."

• EQa...
• July 26, 2021

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "The first time I used this, it worked like a charm. But by the second time, I experienced the worst symptoms ever, it was more than the nausea. I had a chronic migraine for a week straight, and I felt extremely dehydrated. I was drinking 4 water bottles daily and had to switch to Gatorade because water was not enough. I also had extreme cramps throughout the whole day, I was afraid to leave my house. I figured it was my body getting used to it, so I took it once more, and I got extreme dizziness and the worst heart palpitations ever. What I’m assuming is that since this medication draws water into the intestine, it literally acts like a sponge and dehydrates you, which can be the main factor for all these horrible symptoms. I might switch to Linzess, but that causes severe diarrhea."

• bbk...
• August 30, 2016

For Opioid-Induced Constipation "The nausea hit within 20 minutes or so. I kept trying to vomit in the toilet, but just dry heaving. I was crying at the same time, and my poor cat was standing near me, crying, too. I was sick for hours and really thought about calling an ambulance. I laid down with a blanket and was shivering. This has been the worst experience I have ever had with a prescription drug. I feel so bad I will not be able to take my other meds tonight. I am afraid I will throw them up."

• Anonymous
• March 16, 2008

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I would be much happier if nausea wasn't a part of this. That's the one side effect that makes it hard to deal with."

• BBl...
• December 14, 2008

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I only experienced some slight nausea and abdominal pain that was worse when taking the medicine on an empty stomach."

• joe...
• August 28, 2015

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Caused tightness in chest and nausea."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2012

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "This is my second attempt with Amitiza (this time at the lower dose). Unbearably nauseated once again on top of the constipation and abdominal cramping. Does not work for me at all."

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2008

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "The side effect of slight nausea is worth the outcome."

• jim...
• August 10, 2016

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "within an hour of having my first pill of Amitiza, I experienced gas, nausea, and feeling like I was food poisoned... not fun."

• Jud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I did not get nauseous or have any bad side effects. This pill just didn't work at all for my IBS."

• Cin...
• September 30, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "It is horrible. I have nauseousness, vomiting, and it doesn't work."