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Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel-C or Chronic Constipation

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@bb4eternity
...interesting comment. My GI told me to take Metamucil or Benefiber daily ....and a stimulant tea if needed as well as Linzess.
The PA had me taking all that as well as Miralax!
Ugh...I am working on myself on my own now...plan to stop Linzess after this month...been on it a few yrs...I seem to be the same. Oh well, I will keep positive with this issue as best I can.

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bb4eternity | @bb4eternity | Jan 17 4:02pm

@anniewee
My GI did not tell me NOT to take it. I looked it up as it was suggested not to take other stimulant laxatives or bulk forming fiber laxatives with it. Here is what it said,
"You should not take Benefiber or Metamucil (psyllium) at the same time as Linzess without talking to your doctor first, as combining them can increase the risk of diarrhea and potentially make both medications less effective by interfering with absorption or masking symptoms, requiring a separation of doses by at least 2 hours and medical guidance for safe use."
I followed that advice as Linzess caused diarrhea at first and very soft stool once it regulated.
Why would I want it to get back to runny? HA!
If your GI told you to take them together, then by all means do so. I'm not a doc! Good luck to you and hope you find what works for you.

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