I have a history of diverticulosis. Twice now when food got trapped in the intestine pockets, I have been prescribed Lactulose. When I asked how this worked so quickly to eliminate my pain, the doctor explained this medication acts as a magnet to enter the pockets and then eliminates the rotting food particles trapped in there. It creates moisture and sends it on its way thru the intestines where...
MY DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED THIS FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS! I HAD TO INCREASE AND INCREASE THE DOSAGE FOR IT TO WORK, SO NOW I HAVE TO TAKE THE STRONGER LINZESS WITH IT. IT DOES GIVE ONE GAS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT CONTINUED USE OF A LAXATIVE WAS BAD FOR US? WHY DOES MY DR. KEEP ME ON IT FOR SO LONG? BECAUSE I'D NEVER GO WITHOUT IT (I HAVE A TWISTED COLON) AND NOW I THINK I HAVE A BLOCKAGE…….BELLY...
sandron | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/18/2009
Condition: High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/12/2009
Condition: Impaired Brain Function due to Liver Disease
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has kept me going even if not taken weakened me very much and electrolytes out of whack even a high potassium level impaired brain functions
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Lollie | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/4/2009
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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Long term use of apprx 3yrs caused Muscle weakness , pain , loss of energy,
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/3/2009
Condition: Impaired Brain Function due to Liver Disease
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/30/2008
Condition: High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood
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I USED THIS DRUG BECAUSE OF HIGH AMMONIA IN BLOOD, IMPAIRED BRAIN FUNCTION AND INCOMPLETE AND INFREQUENT BOWEL MOVEMENTS.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/19/2008
Condition: High Amount of Ammonium in the Blood
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munche | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/17/2008
Condition: Impaired Brain Function due to Liver Disease
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I took lactulose in both the syrup and powder forms. Even though constipation is one of the symptoms of my condition, lactulose worked too well. It was difficult to sit through an hour-long lecture, even though I emptied the bowels immediately before. I remember several occasions when I had to miss social events because of leaking. On top of that, this ranks just above Brussels sprouts in the worst things I've ever tasted. The drug barely helped my brain function, and I simply got sick of choking down 2 doses every day. I would rather chew asprin than drink another dose of lactulose.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/20/2008
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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cadensmommy | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/2/2008
Condition: Other
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My son is 17 months old and has had a horrible time with constipation since he was about 6 months old. We have tried Miralax, mineral oil, and changes in his diet. Nothing has worked. I took him to the doctor and said we have to do something. He shouldn't scream and cry when he has a BM so we decided to try Lactulose. I have him his first dose on Saturday morning and by Monday he was pretty much normal. Hopefully this is our answer.
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Christy1976 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/2/2008
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
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This stuff tastes great, especially compared to Milk of Magnesia. Highly reccomend if you can't stand the taste of other constipation remedies.
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gambleonme22 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/21/2007
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I have a history of diverticulosis. Twice now when food got trapped in the intestine pockets, I have been prescribed Lactulose. When I asked how this worked so quickly to eliminate my pain, the doctor explained this medication acts as a magnet to enter the pockets and then eliminates the rotting food particles trapped in there. It creates moisture and sends it on its way thru the intestines where it should go.
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