Lactulose question

I use both Xifaxan and Lactulose. I think everyone's costs are different depending on insurance - I pay $175 for a 90 day supply of Xifaxin and Lactulose is $10 for a 30 day supply. If I stop taking either one, while my digestive system may feel better, my husband can see the difference in my concentration.

I took the lactulose ready-mixed syrupy liquid for a few months. It was inconvenient, messy and produced large amounts of gas that was embarrassing in public. Inexplicably, my wife was quite intolerant and disgusted by this. The cramps were somewhat debilitating. For convenience, my physician switched me to a powder form that mixed with water or other drink. Portability was much greater, tolerability was better without the thick syrup and flatulence and cramping were significantly reduced. Taste was better. I said, "Where has this been all this time?" I suggest he ask his physician about this version. Comes in one-dose packets ready to dump in any drink.

I took the lactulose ready-mixed syrupy liquid for a few months. It was inconvenient, messy and produced large amounts of gas that was embarrassing in public. Inexplicably, my wife was quite intolerant and disgusted by this. The cramps were somewhat debilitating. For convenience, my physician switched me to a powder form that mixed with water or other drink. Portability was much greater, tolerability was better without the thick syrup and flatulence and cramping were significantly reduced. Taste was better. I said, "Where has this been all this time?" I suggest he ask his physician about this version. Comes in one-dose packets ready to dump in any drink.

I took the lactulose ready-mixed syrupy liquid for a few months. It was inconvenient, messy and produced large amounts of gas that was embarrassing in public. Inexplicably, my wife was quite intolerant and disgusted by this. The cramps were somewhat debilitating. For convenience, my physician switched me to a powder form that mixed with water or other drink. Portability was much greater, tolerability was better without the thick syrup and flatulence and cramping were significantly reduced. Taste was better. I said, "Where has this been all this time?" I suggest he ask his physician about this version. Comes in one-dose packets ready to dump in any drink.

I took the lactulose ready-mixed syrupy liquid for a few months. It was inconvenient, messy and produced large amounts of gas that was embarrassing in public. Inexplicably, my wife was quite intolerant and disgusted by this. The cramps were somewhat debilitating. For convenience, my physician switched me to a powder form that mixed with water or other drink. Portability was much greater, tolerability was better without the thick syrup and flatulence and cramping were significantly reduced. Taste was better. I said, "Where has this been all this time?" I suggest he ask his physician about this version. Comes in one-dose packets ready to dump in any drink.

@parrot53 I am 1.5 years out from my liver transplant. When I was still sick I had one episode of HE pre lactulose, and 3 episodes after; they had to adjust the dose and within a few months it stopped happening. Those episodes knocked my socks off, scary. As gross as lactulose is, it’s much better that HE so you may want to try it. Are you also taking xixifan? It helps address the bacteria in your gut that promote these episodes. Good luck!