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Reviewer: Frustrated, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Gave me deadly Diarrhea with horrible dehydration. 1 of the most horrible laxatives I have ever taken.
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Reviewer: sarosata steve, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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As a Type 1 diabetic with GI autonomic neuropathy and gastroparesis, I have been on Amitiza 8mcg for over 2 years. It is the only medication which gives me relief, but it takes several hours after ingestion to effect a movement. It is difficult to leave the house until that happens. The cost of the medication is outrageous and my insurance stopped covering any of the cost. Also, it is not appr
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Reviewer: Lighthousegirl, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've been on this medication for 2 months. After reading all reviews and experiencing side effects, I'm going to stop taking it. I have following side effects: difficulty breathing, chest tightness, gas, insomnia, mood swings. Side effects not worth the benefit of this medication (it's hasn't been effective for me at all).
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This medicine worked for the first three days and then stopped. After the fifth day I started getting very sad, depressed and eventually suicidal. I've never had a medicine do this before, it's very scary.
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Reviewer: Happy I tried it., 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Best thing I have ever tried. Been taking for 4 months and I feel great. I don't look 7 months pregnant anymore either. Sometimes you do have to get to a rest room pretty fast but still its a great med. Give it a chance to level off you will be happy with it I think.
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