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A member asked:
Is amitiza (lubiprostone) a laxative and how does it affect sibo breath test if i take it a week before. also how long does it take amitiza (lubiprostone) 8mcg to work?
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Yes and no: Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a novel type of "laxative". Technically speaking, it is a locally acting chloride channel activator in the gut. It should not affect the breath test (which measures for bacterial overgrowth). It's onset of action can range from a few minutes to a few hours dependent upon your motility.
Answered 6/30/2018
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