Lubiprostone for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Amitiza

Lubiprostone has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 68 reviews for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation. 46% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lubiprostone

Cynk
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 18, 2022

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I take Amitiza for IBS-C plus I take pain medication occasionally. Two a day does not work for me. My doctor said I could increase the dose. This works pretty well, as long as I eat food and drink water. No side effects"

7 / 10

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jackie
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 23, 2014

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "Bloating was my biggest problem. I felt so bloated I looked pregnant! Nothing helped...and I tried them all until I tried and stayed with Amitiza. It was and is worth the expense."

10 / 10

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Thank...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 13, 2022

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "Amitiza allows me to feel amazing and have normal bowel movements and no more crazy bloating. God bless. I’ve been taking it for 5 years. I have IBS and had SIBO"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 15, 2009

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "Caused breathing problems."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
November 9, 2012

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "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."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 17, 2012

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I love this medication. Nothing else has helped me with chronic constipation for my gastric paresis and irritable bowel."

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bloat...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 31, 2015

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I was given this medication at the gastroenterologist office and it has not worked after 2 days of taking it. I went to the doctor because I have been so bloated. Amitiza has worsened the bloating!!!"

1 / 10

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linds
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 12, 2018

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I have IBS with constipation. I take amatiza twice a day. I lost 52 pounds in one year. It has been wonderful! No bloating anymore."

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Anonymous
August 2, 2009

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "Felt normal in 24 hours"

9 / 10

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tanya...
July 4, 2010

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "This is really working for me. I am taking 24 mgs. once a day. I have had no side effects at all."

8 / 10

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eljay
Taken for less than 1 month
October 8, 2019

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I could not leave the house after breakfast, as the Amitiza was making me poop small bits of poo every 30 minutes from breakfast to early afternoon. Who can live that way?"

2 / 10

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Anonymous
October 12, 2008

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "The side effect of slight nausea is worth the outcome."

8 / 10

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rgc
October 22, 2009

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "Has not helped me and the side effects are rough."

1 / 10

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Teddy
Taken for less than 1 month
January 11, 2021

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I've been taking amitiza 24 mg twice a day for a week I'm feeling much better with my IBS . I'm also taking lexapro 20mg it helps a lot with IBS pain"

9 / 10

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133
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 20, 2024

"Had very good results using lubiprostone. Would highly recommend it."

10 / 10

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Acara...
July 13, 2016

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "Amitiza is the best if you have ibs!"

10 / 10

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Brooke
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 31, 2020

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I take 24mcg Amitiza for IBS and it has been a nightmare. I just end up with watery diarrhea. It is awful. I'm begging for a lower dose or I'm going back to Miralax."

2 / 10

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Ibsan...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 21, 2016

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "This drug had no effect on me except for a very strange taste in my mouth. I stopped taking this after 3 weeks. I was on a low dose. Will go to specialist soon to discuss."

1 / 10

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Dee
Taken for less than 1 month
March 12, 2019

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "Day 4 on Amitiza and still nothing. No cramps. So much for the miracle drug. Called doc’s office and I’m still waiting for a response."

1 / 10

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Cindy
September 30, 2018

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "It is horrible I have nauseousness,vomiting and it doesn't work."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
November 17, 2021

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "Amitiza was the only thing I ever took that help me. But my Humana insurance will not let me have it.0"

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Judge...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 30, 2019

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I did not get nauseous or have any bad side effects. This pill just didn't work at all for my IBS."

6 / 10

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Heather
July 21, 2021

Amitiza (lubiprostone) "I have been now on it for two weeks. Hasn’t done a thing!"

1 / 10

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