Trulance User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Jo4...
• October 14, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "After years of constipation and 17 days of no BM, I called my GI, and he gave me samples of this. 1 hour after I took the pill, I had a BM. I am on day 4 and have gone every day. I have to take it when I get home from work because I go to the bathroom within 15-30 minutes after I take the pill. Hope this continues to work this well. It has saved my life!! Now if I can get my insurance to pay for it, I will be happy!"

• Jol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I feel 100% better! I'm having daily bowel movements & it's not just water! I'm less bloated & no stomach pains. I am still watching what I eat. I've been on Linzess before with lots of diarrhea. Now I've been on Trulance for 6 weeks! It's working WONDERFUL!!! I would highly recommend this drug! I give it a 10."

• dea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2021

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "An absolute miracle. Don't let the negative reviews scare you. I am highly intolerable of laxatives in all forms, but I found if I split the pill and take it every other day, it works perfectly. No multi trips to the bathroom, no pain or nausea from it. Some grumbling after 30 minutes, then within two hours, complete evacuation and total relief!! The pill crumples easy when split, so use a pill splitter."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have been on Trulance since July 16. I have nerve damage in my stomach (gastroparesis) and rectal nerve damage from type 1 diabetes. I have a very hard time having a BM. I was on Linzess and then on Amitiza. They gave me diarrhea at all times of the day. I also have fecal incontinence. I could rarely go out of the house. Trulance is like a miracle for me. I take Trulance, and within an hour, I start going. I go about 5-10 times in the next 1 to 2 hours. I have a mixture of solid and diarrhea when I go. I think because there is solid with diarrhea, I am able to control it until I reach the bathroom. When this process is over, I can go about the rest of the day until the next pill. I am happily able to go away during these times with confidence."

• SWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have dealt with chronic idiopathic constipation for years. The only thing that worked was Dulcolax, and that causes crazy diarrhea. I had awful stomach bloating to the point people thought I was pregnant. The instant I ate, I would feel swelling, my bra got tighter, my wedding ring would cut into me, etc. I was given a 4-week supply of Trulance by my doctor. The results are...I no longer bloat and have stomach pain and knots. I'm not scared to eat anymore. The bowel movements are here and there. Before, it was maybe once every 2 weeks. Now it's maybe 2 in one week. I am going to keep taking this just for the comfort of eating."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I have been suffering 45 years with severe IBS. I have taken every single prescription and over-the-counter medicine for it. Everything works for a couple of days and then I’m back to normal. I am now taking Trulance and it is like a miracle drug. Within an hour to two after I take it, I feel gurgling in my stomach and then I go diarrhea about 4 times. I feel amazing. No bloatedness anymore. I feel so empty and it feels great. Highly recommend this pill."

• TWa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have tried everything: Phillips pills, Linzess, Almatiza, tea tree root, Milk of Mag for a whole year. Miralax also worked, but bloated me and didn't empty my bowels. I have UC, so fiber is out of the question. Trulance works great, I don't have the diarrhea people talk about, but I do go about 3-4 times a day. But, not bad like having pooping on myself. You feel small cramps, just go to the restroom. The only reason I didn't give a 10 is that it does flare up hemorrhoids, so I have to use cream every day. But I do not care at this point, I'll buy a case from Amazon if needed. I also have gastritis, so not looking bloated/pregnant. I love it."

• chr...
• March 2, 2020

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Feel like it works a little better than Linzess. 1 pharmacy ran my first RX I guess with a coupon and with my insurance and the 30-day supply was $50.29. Quite pricey but desperate, so paid it. Now a second pharmacy using my exact same insurance and a coupon says it is going to be $80 for a 30-day supply. I don’t get it, and I am so tired that I don’t even care anymore. I figure if my intestines get obstructed and/or perforate, I only have a $200 copay for surgery, so I'll just wait for that to happen 'cause it’s easier and more affordable. Thanks for nothing, drug companies...."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Due to surgeries, radiation, and chemo damage, I'm unable to 'go' on my own unless I take prune juice and sit in the bathroom for hours. It was awful and disruptive to having a normal life. When I started Trulance, it was a miracle drug for me. I started going every morning with no side effects. I felt as if I got my life back. I've been on it for two months, and it just stopped working. Nothing. I have to call my G.I. doc and hope she has some answers. I was willing to take this drug forever, even though my co-pay was $132 a month. It's close to $500 a month without insurance. Hoping for some positive answers from the doctor."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Basically, hit and miss with variable results and variable adverse events. I am taking it for hard stool and occasional low (but sometimes severe) abdominal pain/distention. I am taking one pill daily on an empty stomach with H2O each morning. I have uncovered a pattern now where if I have not had a BM the day before, the next day will be explosive. Following 4 hours of diarrhea, I get migraine symptoms (courtesy of dehydration... who knows), chills, and back pain. I wonder if anyone has had good luck with halving the dose or taking only a couple of times a week. I would think that the manufacturer has now had enough adverse events reporting that the FDA would require a labeling change. I'm surprised there is no titration recommended based on 'results'. My advice before your doctor pursues a lengthy prior authorization procedure only to have you waste (pardon the pun) money on a drug you don't use is to get samples first to see if you even tolerate the drug."

• IBO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have had countless EGDs (an upper GI endoscopy), CTs, MRIs, small bowel studies, gastric emptying studies, food allergy and intolerance studies, and nothing ever helped or was found to be abnormal. I've tried Linzess, Amitiza, IB Guard, FD Guard, and now Trulance. I've also been to about 8 different GI doctors in multiple cities and even reached out to the Mayo Clinic. I've been told I can't be helped and dismissed by several doctors. Linzess caused explosive diarrhea and severe dehydration to where I was admitted, and Amitiza did absolutely nothing. I was prescribed Trulance, which cost over $75 with insurance, and after taking two pills, experienced nonstop horrible cramping and pure liquid stool. I was so dehydrated I passed out at work because nothing would stay in my system. I am now stuck on a low FODMAP, gluten-free, soy-free, minimal sugar, and soft foods just to try and maintain a semi-normal life. I have to take Compazine to not vomit after every meal and Hyoscyamine to make the cramps tolerable."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I am on my second package of this RX, and it seems to work pretty well. I drink a Senna tea that I buy on Amazon. I drink the tea before I go to bed and take the Trulance in the morning. Have not had much diarrhea, and between this and the tea, I have been almost normal for a month now. No cramping, no gas, no pain. What has happened now is I have horrible congestion and severe tiredness. Don't want to stop taking it, but I need to see if the Trulance is causing the problem while solving the other."

• Jam...
• August 11, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I was on Linzess, using it only from time to time as it caused severe bloating and diarrhea. I was skipping doses and was constipated then. It always required a decision: should I take a pill today or not? For the last 2 months, I have been using Trulance, and it is perfect. I take it in the morning and forget about it. It just works! Smooth and nice. I already forgot what diarrhea is! I feel like my life has changed."

• Lin...
• December 12, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I see good and bad comments. I’m going to share mine. I received samples for Trulance. I started taking this as my last resort to a total colectomy. The first few days, within one hour, I had bowel movements, wow! Day 5, nothing. Doubled over in pain. Dizziness, fatigue, depression, severe migraines, nausea. This went on for two more days, had to stop when my face swelled up. This was an awful drug for me. Take with caution. Took days to get out of my system."

• gin...
• January 13, 2021

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "This medicine is supposed to be taken every day. With the approval from my doctor, I take it twice a week. This medicine typically takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in. Get up at 4 AM and take it with a full glass of water. I work at 9 AM from home, so my bowel movements are typically done then. Be prepared to be at home for 4-6 hours. Occasionally, I do have abdominal pain from the medicine. Starts with some solid poo and then changes to diarrhea. I typically go diarrhea around 5-7 times that morning. My side effects on good days are just diarrhea. HOWEVER, I have a bad day at least every other week where the medicine makes me so sick and weak. It makes my chest feel really weak and my body. I typically stay somewhat dizzy throughout the day and can get headaches. Regardless of these episodes, for me, the medicine is still worth it to not be living in constant horrific pain from bowel movements and constipation."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2020

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I started taking Trulance after dinner, and within the hour, it worked. I was so excited! I've tried so many meds in the past 20 years, and none helped like this pill. I didn't have any pain, and BM was not explosive like Linzess."

• Joy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I heard about this medication from another resident at my mom's nursing home who had recently started taking Trulance, after using another medication that gave her severe diarrhea. My mom has been on Trulance for 3 weeks now, and the results have been excellent. For the first time in over two years, she is having regular bowel movements without any ill side effects."

• luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2020

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have been constipated my whole life. Several months ago, I started experiencing bowel blockages that ended up causing projectile vomiting, heartburn, and nausea. For years, colonics was on my list of things to do. At my last appointment, my bowels were so blocked, I drank a bottle of magnesium citrate! Wow! Wow! Wow! If your system needs cleaning out, this is exactly what does. As far as the Trulance, for the 2 days I've taken it, my belly looks 8 months pregnant from horrible bloating, gas, and ridiculous diarrhea! For safety purposes, on the 1st night, I wore an overnight adult diaper, only to wake up in a huge feces mess in my bed!!! I feel horrible! Made a call to my gastro's office today."

• Vic...
• July 3, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have always been constipated (lucky if I go once a week) for as long as I remember for different reasons. I finally addressed it with my doctor. I was referred to a gastroenterologist who prescribed Trulance. They gave me some samples while my insurance approved the prescription. I did have a bout with diarrhea after a couple of weeks, but it quickly subsided. After a month of being on the medicine, I'm actually going 2x a day. I'm still not sure how I feel about spending more time in the bathroom, but I'm not bloated anymore. I do experience more gas, but better than feeling like you are about to give birth."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2020

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I’ve been taking Trulance for about a year. I’ve had chronic constipation for the last 10 years. I’ve had multiple back surgeries, but they did not completely help the nerve pain, so I take anti-inflammatories and amitriptyline to help me sleep at night. The longest I’ve gone without a BM was 6 days. I’ve been taking Trulance for about a year after my insurance wouldn’t cover Linzess. I don’t take it every day because I wouldn’t be able to leave my house. It takes a few hours for it to work and then 4 hours of explosive diarrhea. I have been very depressed lately, and I think it is because of this medication. It’s causing stress in my life. Plus, like some people said, I am tired all the time. I thought it was from the pain meds, but now I’m thinking it’s Trulance. I only take 1 anti-inflammatory twice a day for pain, and I’ve been on it for years, so I don’t think that is causing the tiredness."

• bee...
• September 24, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "After reading horrible things like mouth sores, hives, total loss of bowel control, and more - I am the next recipient of a month's worth of Trulance samples. I popped a pill with my dinner, thinking it would be a couple of hours before activation. Wrong! A one-hour activation period. It cleaned my gut like a mobile vacuum cleaner, but not without some side effects: I started burning in my mouth, throat, and all the way down to my rectum. Every muscle I had developed through exercise ached, and my legs could barely move. I felt like it had also burned off any extra fat I had on my arms, legs, and around my collarbone. My face is flushed, and I feel hot in my mouth. It's been a six-hour ordeal, and I feel like I'm coming out of it. There was quite a vile odor and a bad taste in my mouth."

• For...
• October 16, 2020

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I’m 45 years old, and I was in total stress after this COVID-19. I worked in a hospital and had no time to sit on the toilet all day after eating. I went to the doctor and they gave me Trulance. It is working good, but I just take 1/2 because it is very strong for me (3 mg) but so far I’m feeling good. I don’t have that feeling that I have to sit on the toilet for like an hour, and I take this in the morning before starting my day. It’s working good so far."

• Kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Just switched to Trulance 3 weeks ago. First 3 days and nothing changed, and then it magically started working. I was on Linzess for the past 14 months, but I was continuing to have such unbearable diarrhea and abdominal pain. This drug isn't perfect, but pain has subsided considerably and diarrhea is almost nonexistent. Keeping the faith that it continues to do well."

• LBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I've been on Linzess for years now for my IBS-C. My insurance decided to deny me and make me try Trulance. I'm on day 2, and I've never felt so sick from a medication in my life. The nausea, bloating, and nasty belly pains are so bad today. It's to the point that I'm running to the bathroom and not knowing which end it's coming out of. Dealing with this while working is not easy. Had explosive diarrhea, and now I have the shakes and feel so weak. By the way, nausea is at an all-time high as well. My stool is now pale in color. I'm all set with this drug! No thank you!"

• Suz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "My doctor gave me a free sample of Trulance. My problem is chronic constipation, I go to the bathroom daily but strain to go sometimes. Took my first dose before going to bed. Within an hour, I was having stomach cramps followed by liquid diarrhea. I was awake the entire night with more of the same. I'm really shocked that my doctor gave me no insight into the possibility that people can have this kind of reaction. My constipation is mild, so I'm not sure why she thought this would help. Horrible. Just wondering when it will be safe to eat again or leave the house. When will my stomach return to normal? I will certainly ask more questions before I try any other drug cures."