Has anyone tried Constella (linaclotide)
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This is a new drug to treat IBS constipation-predominant. It was due to be launched in the UK on 1 May 2013. Does anyone know if it is available yet?
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Posted , 19 users are following.
This is a new drug to treat IBS constipation-predominant. It was due to be launched in the UK on 1 May 2013. Does anyone know if it is available yet?
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chris2222
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Bermuda
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amanda19789
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symptoms.
Bermuda
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amanda19789
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same. I am thinking of going back to the homeopathic Dr. Medications don't seem to work for me. Also , my
regular Dr. told me I would see results in 2-3 days if it was going to work so who ever has taken it for 10 with no
results should take note.
debz73
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Bermuda
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nicholas05430 margaret423
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rowenasurio1 margaret423
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I got prescribed this in January. Tbh it's very sporadic with me; 1 tablet sometimes unblocks me, sometimes it does nothing, sometimes it gives me horrendous diahorrea. I wud do it at a weekend if you don't have a busy one, to allow yourself to be housebound. If you take 2 and constipation is bad it works wonders but will also make u housebound for a day. Xx
jo3674 margaret423
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Miramell16 jo3674
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exactly i have a same problem .I have a gull stone ,IBS abdominal pain after eating approximately 55 min empty my bowel every 3-4 days Dr described me Reslor worked wonderfully for the first 2 weeks after nothing now they described Constella I put on nearly 2 stone in the last 2 years how is going now ?Are you still taking any medications for IBS and constipation ?
Thanks
stephen74248 margaret423
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I have been on Constella for three months now and it definitively works.Yes , the 3-4 hours after taking a dose is a bit annoying (gurgling & the loo) but compare of my chronic constipation, cramps & bloathing, I find it's a little price to pay from the burden of pain I used to suffer.
I am still in the trial and error mode as when to take Constella. I tried to avoid to get houseriden by trying taking it just before bed so I could go to the loo early in the am but no such luck there since it woke me up in the middle of the night with the dreaded few hours of running to the loo...oh well back to the am regime.
Overall, Constella does it's job and enjoying life once again...Thanks Constella!!
Nicky1000 stephen74248
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I've been taking constella for about 8 months and I find that as long as I leave 1 -2 hours between taking it and eating it works well, any sooner than that and I'm on the loo for a while!!
Potsypie margaret423
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I have tried, and taken , Constella for over a year. It has worked very well for me. Less straining, and more frequent BM'S. One great thing about this drug is that it comes in 2 different doses, so if the lower dose dosen't work, you can have your dose bumped up. On the flip side, this drug can work so well, you may need to move to the lower dose once you're more regular. This drug is a life saver!
The downside is that it is very expensive (at least here in Canada), and some plans don't cover it.
doug80274 Potsypie
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Now for the questions: how long did you take it before you noticed any effects? 2) did you find that it works better on an empty stomach? 3) the literature says 30 minutes before a meal is there anything else I should know?
thank you in advance for any feedback.
Miramell16 doug80274
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I just start taking Constella 290 micrograms before i take Resolor worked beautifully in the first 2 weeks after nothing ,I have IBS, Gull stone and abdominal pain after eating I put on nearly 2 stone in the last 2 years ,I need some advise and information about this tablet also if anybody have IBS (going to the toilet every 3-4 days please share with me
Thanks