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Lactulose side effects

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sandy97530
sandy97530

My Dad is 73 and has a fatty liver that's turned in to cirrhosis.  He is currently doing fine, but the medicine that he takes (lactulose) to live, keeps him feeling sick at his stomach all day.  Any suggestions on how to take it?

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  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo sandy97530

    Posted

    Hi back again, you learn something new every day, this is used to remove ammonia from the system, OK will see what I can find out
  • misterlion
    misterlion sandy97530

    Posted

    i tried lactulose for a month or so following a TIPS procedure.  Never figured it out, just never tolerated it welol at all despite changing doses, scheduling, etc.

    I'm on Xifaxan now, world of difference.  No encephalopathy and no more digestive distress.

    Might be worth asking the Dr. about...

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo misterlion

      Posted

      Thanks I was just going to suggest a couple of alternatives and you kindly did it for me, glad you have found a good replacement and feeling a bit better
  • nancy89875
    nancy89875 sandy97530

    Posted

    I drink it with 1/4 a glass of cold water.  While I drink it slowly I drink water and eat a peppermint with it.  I also, can see that the Lactulose helps.  To answer another post.  I read that Lactulose takes the ammonia from the blood, which our liver cannot filter.
    • sandy97530
      sandy97530 nancy89875

      Posted

      Thx for the info about the peppermints, he tried it and it definitely helped!
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