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A member asked:

I just started taking linzess, the highest dose. how long will it take for it to start working and my bowel movements to become regular?

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Great drug choice: Linzess is a non-systemic agent that works within 1 week to improve both the frequency and completeness of emptying, and within 6-8 weeks to reduce the sense of abdominal discomfort that often accompanies constipation. Take one pill before your first meal daily.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/27/2018

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