Comparing Amitiza vs Metamucil
Amitiza | Metamucil |
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Amitiza (lubiprostone) | Metamucil (psyllium) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Opioid-Induced Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Amitiza may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Over-the-counter
Metamucil is a fiber supplement that may be used to treat constipation, improve stool consistency, and lower cholesterol. When used to treat constipation, adequate daily fluid intake is vital to... View more |
Related suggestions Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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More about Amitiza (lubiprostone) | More about Metamucil (psyllium) | ||||||||
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Amitiza has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 270 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Metamucil has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Amitiza side effects in more detail. |
See also: Metamucil side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other psyllium brands include: Fiber Therapy, Fiberall, Hydrocil, Konsyl, Konsyl-D, Konsyl-Orange, Metamucil Berry Burst Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Orange Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Smooth Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Natural Fiber Therapy, Reguloid View more | ||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Amitiza:
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A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with Metamucil:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
January 31, 2006 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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.
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