A 45-year-old member asked:
What're the adverse effects of lactulose?
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Dr. Abdullah Mubarak answered
27 years experience in Hepatology
Bloating: Abdominal bloating, cramps and loose bowel movements. Some patients do not like the sweet taste.
Answered on Aug 15, 2012
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