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A 18-year-old male asked:

Will taking linzess for ibs long term cause electrolyte abnormalities? i have chronically low potassium but doc still prescribed it?

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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered

Family Medicine 59 years experience

No it will not: There is no indication based on the studies and fda approval of this drug that it will cause electrolyte abnormality long run.

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