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Lactulose over the counter
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Stool retention: This is a common problem that is often mishandled by parents & many docs. As soon as a kid realizes they can hold their stools they may choose to ... Read More
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Dr. Creighton Likesanswered
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 20 years experience
Yes: If you have Insulin resistance or even diabetes metformin is fine to take. Some people have lost weight on metformin, perhaps due to GI side effects.... Read More
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Dr. Katharine Garnieranswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Gi: This is used for a variety of conditions but can cause nausea/bloating/vomiting/severe diarrhea/intestinal cramps and abdominal distention, as well as... Read More
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Dr. Nestor Del rosarioanswered
Addiction Medicine 36 years experience
No: When thc enters the system it gets absorbed and deposit in the lipids and slowly re-released , hence the long presence in the system after consumption... Read More
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shaym Puppalaanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Brand name: Constulose is a brand name for lactulose, a non-absorbed synthetic sugar that is used to rid the body of excess ammonium in people with cirrhosis (sev... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Peter Kurzweilanswered
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
Low complex carbs : Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (sibo) can have multiple causes, is excessive bacterial count in the small intestine. Can be associated with ove... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreauanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Lactulose safety: Unless you are a diabetic lactulose is a safe medication, however, like anything else if you are taking too much, especially if not necessary( having ... Read More
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3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Abdullah Mubarakanswered
Hepatology 30 years experience
Bloating: Abdominal bloating, cramps and loose bowel movements. Some patients do not like the sweet taste.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ankush Bansalanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Non-digestible sugar: Lactulose is a non-digestible sugar. When ingested, it is metabolized by normal colon bacteria into small fatty acids, acetic acid, & lactic acid. The... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Eric Hempelanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Depends: For constipation every 12-24 hours apart. For encephalopathy associated with liver function then it's every 6-8 hours. You can always call the presc... Read More
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