Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel-C or Chronic Constipation

Posted by sue225 @sue225, Mar 9, 2019

I have both of the above-conditions. Took Linzess, (called Constella in Canada) and got terrible stomach pain. Feeling desperate and thinking about trying it one more time. Interested in hearing what kind of experiences other people have had with linaclotide/linzess.

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reillyg1013 | @reillyg1013 | Jul 8, 2023

In reply to @ani04 "Hi, i am from Australia , where can Australian licorise be purchased and how does it..." + (show)

Well, I would assume that the licorice available to you would be what I am talking about. The licorice available in the states is what I call fake licorice. My husband buys it for me from an online store- I will ask him for the name. It looks, feels and tastes totally different than what I can purchase in the stores here.

reillyg1013 | @reillyg1013 | Jul 8, 2023

In reply to @lebanon100 "Thank you. I'll look for Australian black licorice. I have never heard about it." + (show)

It was totally by accident that I found this worked, at least for me. Hope you can get some results also.

januaryjane | @januaryjane | Jul 9, 2023

Have you heard of sacral nerve stimulation? I have ibs-c, went through all the meds, Motegrity was actually the best. But I needed more help and finally got approved for this implant. It really changed my life.

reillyg1013 | @reillyg1013 | Jul 9, 2023

In reply to @reillyg1013 "Well, I would assume that the licorice available to you would be what I am talking..." + (show)

This website won’t allow me to post a link- look up kookaburra liquorice, hopefully it is readily available to you

researchmaven | @researchmaven | Jul 10, 2023

In reply to @reillyg1013 "It was totally by accident that I found this worked, at least for me. Hope you..." + (show)

There are side effects to an aspect of licorice, I have read. I didn't do a deep Google dive, but I noted that some supplements claim they exclude that element in their supplements.

reillyg1013 | @reillyg1013 | Jul 10, 2023

In reply to @researchmaven "There are side effects to an aspect of licorice, I have read. I didn't do a..." + (show)

If I remember correctly, I believe it might raise blood pressure or cause migraines but I’m not 100% sure

magluchi | @magluchi | Jul 10, 2023

In reply to @ani04 "I am from Australia and also never heard of Australian black licorice . More information would..." + (show)

It’s on Amazon with brand name Wile Wallaby

vellen | @vellen | Jul 13, 2023

In reply to @reillyg1013 "Well, I would assume that the licorice available to you would be what I am talking..." + (show)

I LOVE black licorice, the real kind which isn't as easy to find. Of course this should be limited as it can causs your potassium levels to plummet. I think read that could happen by eating two or more ounces a day. Not something many would do I imagine.

tcs | @tcs | Jul 13, 2023

what instructions were you given? I was finally told to take it with a glass of water on an empty stomach in the am. Then wait 1/2 hr to an hour and eat a breakfast that requires you to chew your food. Continue to drink plenty of water and a couple of cups of coffee.

umerleysmayo | @umerleysmayo | Oct 7, 2023

Linzess Question - for those of you who have taken Linzess for chronic constipation - how long did it take to work? Thank you in advance for any and all feedback.