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Reviewer: Florida Woman, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Have been dealing with nausea, cramping, diarrhea for the last 5 years after my gallblader surgery. Finally my GI doctor prescribed this medication. I am a complete different person, it has changed my life as I do not wake up every morning with "morning sickness" and I do not have to be afraid of eating and going to the bathroom all the time.
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Reviewer: Amanda, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I dealt with chronic diarrhea for years after my gallbladder removal. All the doctors I saw told me I just had to deal with it. Finally I went to Mayo Clinic and the gastroenterologist prescribed this medication. I am finally able to eat without fear! I drink it every morning with very cold water. I don’t mind the taste or grittiness too much, it is way better than the alternative. If I don’t take
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Reviewer: Toby66, 45-54 Female (Patient)
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Saved my life. I was prescribed this after surgery for Crohn's Disease. Went from 8-12 bathroom visits a day to less than 4. Works very quickly, within 24 hours and I can take one or two doses per day. I get three big containers, which lasts for 3 months, verses the individual packs for less than $10. Just be sure to drink lots of water after each dose.
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Reviewer: GRCEO1, 55-64 Male (Patient)
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Have had chronic diarrhea since my gall bladder removal 2 years ago. Nothing helped(took powder fiber,anti diarrhea meds.,etc.). After 1 week of daily usage, I have gone diarrhea free for the first time in over a year.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!
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Reviewer: ellie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have irritable bowel syndrome and had really bad diarrhea, the doc gave me this medication to take twice a day,and it helped the first day, you have to drink a lot of water with it but it is worth it
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