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A member asked:
I am on 290 mcg linzes a day. i might have taken a double dose. i'm just not sure. will i be ok and just have some extra bowel movements?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Linzess: You will be OK. You might have loose stools for a day or two. I would skip a day before resuming Linzess.
Answered 5/22/2015
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Should be ok: If you have IBS you might consider taking magnesium glycinate 200 - 300 mg twice a day as needed for constipation. Since IBS is one of the inflammatory bowel conditions, you might try turmeric 300-400 mg with meals three times a day. Go to Dr. Andrew Weil's page on IBS: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00680/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-IBS.html
Answered 5/22/2015
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