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lactulose over the counter
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
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 Likes answered
18 years experience Fertility Medicine
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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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jonathan Ricker answered
17 years experience Gastroenterology
Not really: However lactulose can be given orally or rectally as a retention enema.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Katharine Garnier answered
33 years experience Family Medicine
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 rosario answered
34 years experience Addiction Medicine
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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Dr. Shaym Puppala answered
25 years experience Internal Medicine
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 Kurzweil answered
50 years experience Internal Medicine
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-Godreau answered
24 years experience Family Medicine
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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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Abdullah Mubarak answered
28 years experience Hepatology
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 Bansal answered
17 years experience Internal Medicine
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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