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My doctor gave me samples of amitiza (lubiprostone) 8mcg to try for constipation but didn't explain how to take. once or twice daily?
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Get appropriate dose: Doctors define constipation as stools less frequently than once every 3-4 days. Patients feel they are "constipated" when passing hard or small volume stool, or they feel full ; bloated. Had an x-ray to show you're not blocked? Do we know if your gut is sluggish or your rectum works correctly--these can be tested for. Call the prescribing doc for the correct starting dose appropriate to your case.
Answered 5/7/2014
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