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Which is better for gastroparesis amitiza (lubiprostone) or linzess?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Gastroparesis: Have you already been diagnosed with gastroparesis? Documentation of delayed emptying of gastric contents is required before treatment. All patients with symptoms of gastroparesis which include nausea, vomiting, early satiety &fullness/bloating need to be screened for diabetes mellitus,hypothyroidism, neurological disease, autoimmune disease, past surgery. Please see your MD for a full exam.

Answered 1/30/2016

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