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    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    4/24/2011 1:07:45 AM

    Reviewer: windowspeak54@comcast.net, Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I used this medication and it gases me up real bad and drainage foul smell. I used this for constipation.

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    1/16/2011 6:44:25 PM

    Reviewer: Happy Camper, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Although this med does cause significant gas & bloating, I have been able to identify the best time of day to decrease the inconveniences caused. On the plus side, I tried many fiber options & enemas to try & treat my problems with constipation related to diverticular disease. This has been the best treatment I have found, and NO MORE ENEMAS. I think the product is great, only wish i ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    6/23/2009 11:41:18 AM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    Treatment works, but the gas is terrible.

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    2/16/2009 5:28:33 PM

    Reviewer: rcb, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    This medication is effective in producing bowel movement but the bloating & gas is severe. After discovering lactose was an ingredient in this laxative, I understood. Why is lactose added to a laxative when so many people are lactose intolerant?

    Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
    9/20/2008 11:50:42 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    This drug works effectivly but it gives me constant gas and bloating. I am also on the powder form and have to mix it with something everytime a take it. I've gone from 2 bowel movements a week to 3 a day, but the gas is horrific.

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