A member asked:

I have ibs-c and i take linzess i cant swallow pills so i put it in applesauce . why do i always have loose stool i thought linzess suppose to work? been taking it 3 months .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

Excess dose: If your stools are loose you may need more fiber in your diet, or you may need to reduce the Med’s dose. Discuss this with your prescriber. Good luck

Answered 7/17/2020

60 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have ibs-c and i take linzess i cant swallow pills so i put it in applesauce . why do i always have loose stool i thought linzess suppose to work? been taking it 3 months .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can contraceptive pills (absorption in small intestines) loose efficacy if I have loose stools in the mornings (possible malabsorption/IBS)?

A member asked:

I had my gall bladder out 17 yrs ago and i still have IBS problems, is there something that i can take for loose stools?

A member asked:

I've been having loose stools for a week. I don't feel sickly. Lots of gas and my BM are just off. I take probiotics. RX'd with IBS at 24. Worrying! ?

A member asked:

GI put me on Miralax (polyethylene glycol) 1cap/day for IBS-C. After a few months now having frequent/loose stools. Should I wean off/taper my dose back or stop entirely?

A member asked:

I have IBS-C w/ severe, chronic constipation. Started Linzess (145mcg) 2 days ago, but no difference in symptoms yet. How long does it take to work?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have ibs Constipation , i take lizness everyday its just loose stool. can i take deitary fiber with linzess will that work???

I take linzess for IBS with constipation the meds dont work everyday mostly loose stool what kind of fiber can i take with linzess? theres3 diff ones insoulable soulable or dietary???

I have IBS and took a suppository as I am constipated. I have been passing clumps of mucus instead of stool after using one. Is that normal? Or should I be concerned?

Can i take linzess and fiber supplements together?? when i only take linzess i have loose stool i take the capsules with applesauce.

IBS dx 30 years ago. loose stools every day now Diarrhiea 1 day every week or two only A M. Incomplete due to diverticulosis colon and barium done a C scan showed diver no inflammation.Does aging affect IBS? Normal blood work. Take Metamucil daily

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?