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Because it comes with a disclaimer
stating side effects MUCH worse than the reason I need it.
But from the posts about bowel problems we have,
it might be worth taking this.
Has anyone taken this?
Did you have problems using it at inappropriate times?
I want my stool softer but in my control.
Any side effects?
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Let’s take a look at how your digestive system works to understand how AMITIZA works.
The food you eat is broken down into small molecules so that the body can use it to nourish your cells and to produce energy. Nutrients from the food you eat are absorbed by your intestines and transported through your body. What remains is mostly waste and fluid. It’s your colon’s job to take care of expelling this waste and fluid.
Your colon does this by both releasing and absorbing fluid as stool is pushed through the bowel. That way, waste is formed, but is soft enough to expel.
The form of stool—whether it’s hard or soft—is determined, in part, by the pace that stool moves through the colon.
If the muscle contractions are slow, stool is left hard and dry, so it’s difficult for your bowel to expel. That’s a form of constipation.
AMITIZA treats chronic idiopathic constipation by increasing fluid secretions locally in the small intestine, helping stool to pass more easily.
AMITIZA can offer predictable relief*
Most people take regular bowel function for granted. But how regular may be different for everyone. For some, having a bowel movement 3 days a week is normal. And for others, 3 times a day is normal.
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, chronic constipation includes having fewer than 3 bowel movements a week. AMITIZA may help patients to improve bowel function. You may average 5 to 6 bowel movements a week after taking AMITIZA.†
And here’s a fact. The majority of people had a bowel movement the first day of treatment with AMITIZA.‡
The relief you deserve
Where’s the relief? You know your own body. If you are constipated, you may experience a range of symptoms—hard stools and straining to name just a few. Or you may feel your life revolves around your constipation. You might change your schedule based on available bathrooms, or just because you feel poorly.
AMITIZA is a small, oral gelcap that you take twice a day with food, or as directed by your doctor. It is approved for adults with chronic idiopathic constipation including those over 65.
Your doctor will determine how long you should continue taking AMITIZA. Take it as directed, and you may experience predictable relief.*
*In clinical studies, relief was defined as having 3 or more bowel movements after taking AMITIZA.
†In clinical studies, patients on placebo had an average of 2 to 3 bowel movements per week. Patients taking AMITIZA had an average of 5 to 6 bowel movements per week.
‡In clinical studies.
AMITIZA is approved to treat Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in adults including those over 65. "Idiopathic" means the cause of the constipation is unknown and not due to an underlying illness or medication.
AMITIZA is not for everyone. If you know you have a bowel obstruction, do not take AMITIZA. If you are unsure, your doctor should evaluate your condition before starting AMITIZA. You should not take AMITIZA if you have severe diarrhea.
AMITIZA has not been studied in pregnant women and should only be used during a pregnancy if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. Women should have a negative pregnancy test before beginning treatment with AMITIZA and need to practice effective birth control measures. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while being treated with AMITIZA, talk to your doctor to evaluate the risks.
The most common side effects were nausea, diarrhea, and headache. If nausea occurs, take AMITIZA with food. If your diarrhea or nausea becomes severe, tell your doctor. These are not all the side effects associated with AMITIZA.
Click Here for Complete Prescribing Information
The food you eat is broken down into small molecules so that the body can use it to nourish your cells and to produce energy. Nutrients from the food you eat are absorbed by your intestines and transported through your body. What remains is mostly waste and fluid. It’s your colon’s job to take care of expelling this waste and fluid.
Your colon does this by both releasing and absorbing fluid as stool is pushed through the bowel. That way, waste is formed, but is soft enough to expel.
The form of stool—whether it’s hard or soft—is determined, in part, by the pace that stool moves through the colon.
If the muscle contractions are slow, stool is left hard and dry, so it’s difficult for your bowel to expel. That’s a form of constipation.
AMITIZA treats chronic idiopathic constipation by increasing fluid secretions locally in the small intestine, helping stool to pass more easily.
AMITIZA can offer predictable relief*
Most people take regular bowel function for granted. But how regular may be different for everyone. For some, having a bowel movement 3 days a week is normal. And for others, 3 times a day is normal.
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, chronic constipation includes having fewer than 3 bowel movements a week. AMITIZA may help patients to improve bowel function. You may average 5 to 6 bowel movements a week after taking AMITIZA.†
And here’s a fact. The majority of people had a bowel movement the first day of treatment with AMITIZA.‡
The relief you deserve
Where’s the relief? You know your own body. If you are constipated, you may experience a range of symptoms—hard stools and straining to name just a few. Or you may feel your life revolves around your constipation. You might change your schedule based on available bathrooms, or just because you feel poorly.
AMITIZA is a small, oral gelcap that you take twice a day with food, or as directed by your doctor. It is approved for adults with chronic idiopathic constipation including those over 65.
Your doctor will determine how long you should continue taking AMITIZA. Take it as directed, and you may experience predictable relief.*
*In clinical studies, relief was defined as having 3 or more bowel movements after taking AMITIZA.
†In clinical studies, patients on placebo had an average of 2 to 3 bowel movements per week. Patients taking AMITIZA had an average of 5 to 6 bowel movements per week.
‡In clinical studies.
AMITIZA is approved to treat Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in adults including those over 65. "Idiopathic" means the cause of the constipation is unknown and not due to an underlying illness or medication.
AMITIZA is not for everyone. If you know you have a bowel obstruction, do not take AMITIZA. If you are unsure, your doctor should evaluate your condition before starting AMITIZA. You should not take AMITIZA if you have severe diarrhea.
AMITIZA has not been studied in pregnant women and should only be used during a pregnancy if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. Women should have a negative pregnancy test before beginning treatment with AMITIZA and need to practice effective birth control measures. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while being treated with AMITIZA, talk to your doctor to evaluate the risks.
The most common side effects were nausea, diarrhea, and headache. If nausea occurs, take AMITIZA with food. If your diarrhea or nausea becomes severe, tell your doctor. These are not all the side effects associated with AMITIZA.
Click Here for Complete Prescribing Information
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