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Bowel prob,not enough char 2explain.?over yrs tried everything only help is bisacodyl,got prescription for linzess,insur dont cover,recom try mag cit.epsonsalt?
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No: You need to make sure that have looked at all the different causes of constipation and ruled those out. If its irritable bowel with constipation, then you need plenty of fiber, plenty of fluids and in place of linzess, I would recommend Mirlax daily (one scoop -17 gram) but keep trying to get approval for Linzess--sometimes insurances change their coverage with time. Mirlax or generic is OTC.
Answered 7/26/2014
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