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A member asked:
Does lactalose cause lots of gas in bowels? since starting lactalose ive had lots of smelly wind
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Yes, it can.: That is a rather frequent side effect of Lactulose. If it is not tolerable, speak with your doctor to see if there are alternative medications you can try. Good luck.
Answered 1/14/2015
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