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Drug Interactions between Linzess and Trulance

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Linzess and Trulance. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Linzess

A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with Linzess.

Trulance

A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Trulance.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

linaclotide food

Applies to: Linzess (linaclotide)

Taking linaclotide with food may increase gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and gas. The absorption of any other oral medication you may take can be affected if you develop frequent or severe diarrhea. To reduce the risk of gastrointestinal intolerance, linaclotide should be taken on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes prior to the first meal of the day. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Gastrointestinal stimulants

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'gastrointestinal stimulants' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'gastrointestinal stimulants' category:

  • Linzess (linaclotide)
  • Trulance (plecanatide)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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