Comparing Amitiza vs Milk Of Magnesia
Amitiza | Milk of Magnesia |
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Amitiza (lubiprostone) | Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Opioid-Induced Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Amitiza may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Constipation, Acne, Indigestion. Milk of Magnesia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Amitiza (lubiprostone) | More about Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Amitiza has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 273 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Milk of Magnesia has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 48 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Amitiza side effects in more detail. |
See also: Milk of Magnesia 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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View all Milk of Magnesia prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Other magnesium hydroxide brands include: Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia | ||||||||||||||||
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 410 drugs are known to interact with Milk of Magnesia:
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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. |
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 | |||||||||||||||||
January 31, 2006 |
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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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