Comparing Amitiza vs Linzess
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| Amitiza (lubiprostone) | Linzess (linaclotide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Opioid-Induced Constipation. Amitiza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation. Linzess may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
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| More about Amitiza (lubiprostone) | More about Linzess (linaclotide) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Amitiza has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 271 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Linzess has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 837 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Amitiza side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Linzess side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Amitiza prices and generic prices |
View all Linzess prices |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Amitiza:
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A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with Linzess:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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August 30, 2012 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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