Lubiprostone for Opioid-Induced Constipation User Reviews (Page 2)

• Nur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2018

"I recently had back surgery and was given Dilaudid for pain. I have lymphocytic colitis, which usually means lots of watery diarrhea, but I had been having constipation before my back surgery. After surgery, the constipation has been awful. My doctor gave me samples of Amitiza, and I took one 24 mcg pill a day, and after the 3rd day, it was somewhat easier to have a bowel movement. It’s now been about 2 weeks, and my doctor increased it to 2 pills a day. It is not working at all. I am more constipated than I was before surgery. I don’t know whether to continue on it or not. I hate this bloated, full feeling all the time. Any suggestions?"

• Joy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2021

"I would not ever recommend this drug. I had used Vicodin for a short time and had constipation. You will go to the bathroom with this, but the abdominal cramps are unbearable. I even cut the dose in half and still had horrible cramps. Also, I felt lightheaded and in a fog."

• moo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2016

"I just started taking Amitiza 24 mg. I read up on the side effects, and I am having all the side effects at one time. It's been over 24 hours, and I still have the side effects. I have seen a little bit of blood in my stools, but I haven't seen any today. I was put on Amitiza because I am on two different depression medications and one anxiety medication. I am also on high blood pressure medicine and a sleeping pill. My HCP gave me samples of it for me to try. I'm not sure if it's interacting with the other medications that I take on a daily basis."

• bbk...
• August 30, 2016

"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."

• cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2015

"It was great! I also have adhesions which cause constipation too, used the Relistor injection, and it never worked."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2017

"Did not help my OIC at all. In my opinion, it is no better than an OTC stool softener."

• One...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2020

"I've battled OIC since 2014, was put on many things, including Movantic which was horrible... Had huge cramping problems. Finally, I was put on this Amitiza... and it's wonderful!! Navy vet."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2018

"It worked right after the first dose, then nothing. I am going to try Linzess? It works differently."

• Ace...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 9, 2019

"On Amitiza, I had side effects of recurring UTIs and stomach pain with bloating. Not good!!"