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A member asked:

I was prescribed linzess for ibs and i also sometimes take glycerin suppositories... is that ok to take together?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Yes.: No significant interaction - except possibly producing some loose stools.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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