Linzess for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation User Reviews (Page 5)

• super...
• December 18, 2013

"I just started taking Linzess 145 mg. My doctor gave me samples to try. The first few days I didn't notice anything; by the third day, I finally cleared out my intestines, which was after almost a month of not having a real bowel motion. I actually stopped taking the medication for a few days because I was concerned I wouldn't be able to go anywhere, then started again today. In about 30-45 minutes, I was in the bathroom. I'm not sure if I have to take it every day or if I can skip a few days in between. I will ask my doctor. So far, so good. Anything that helps me go is a miracle. I'm happy with once every several days, especially because I am used to going every couple of weeks."

• LJalm...
• March 19, 2014

"I began taking medication for my thyroid about a year ago. Prior to that, I NEVER had issues with constipation. I was an 'at least once-a-day goer' and happy about it. The various medications I started REALLY messed me up. I would go DAYS without a bowel movement and I FELT TERRIBLE. I was not made for this. I tried every over-the-counter medication, both natural and not, that you can imagine. Nothing would work. About 40 days ago, my doctor prescribed me Linzess, and I have gone *almost* every day since. It is almost ALWAYS loose stool; however, I sometimes even have to run to the restroom. But I will take that over constipation ANY day. One other drawback is that my stomach is VERY loud when I'm on it. Quiet rooms and quiet meetings..."

• Mkano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2021

"Linzess did not work for me so my doctor doubled the dosage, and it still did not help with the constipation. It made me feel bloated. I went and saw a functional medicine doctor who recommended Restore. It comes in liquid form. I take one teaspoon with water or with a little prune juice and a couple glasses of water, and the constipation goes away."

• LisaA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2016

"I'm a 49 yrs. woman and I have a different situation than most. I have ICC. Mine is caused by a rare auto- immune liver disease. I have stage 4 scarring of the bile ducts that run through my liver. The enzymes try to get to the food to help digest but it runs into a scarred liver. The process of breaking down food takes so long for me that food just doesn't move fast enough. That's how I get backed up and so distended in my belly.I look 6mo. pregnant sometimes. I can't say enough about Linzess. It's helped me so much. I have to take my dose at night so I can be close to the bathroom as many times as I need to be..Usually within 2-4 hours, I hear gurgling, nothing painful and yep..time to go...Lol! I'm thrilled and feel so much better!"

• Gideon
• December 17, 2019

"neurological side effects: I'm taking linzess 290 for more than 2 years. I suffered years from constipation and linzess solved the problem like kind of a miracle. The problem started few months ago. I started to feel "pins and needles" feeling. (the professional name is paresthesia). it started with the limbs, and later all over the body. I went to few doctors: neurologist, orthopedist, I did many checks (blood, EMG etc..) and all the results were normal. At the beginning no one connected it to linzess, because its not one of the known side effects but then one of the doctors suggested me to stop taking linzess for a few days. After 2-3 days all the neurological symptoms disappeared! Now I'm taking linzess 145. It solved the neurological problem but then I suffered a little bit from constipation so my doctor suggested me to add lactulose and now its ok."

• DEEDEE...
• May 19, 2014

"I started Linzess and within about 5 days, it worked for me. Actually, I got very loose bowels, but it was working. Within a couple more days, I felt sick, very weak and tired. I almost felt like I was drugged and could feel my head moving back and forth. This happened for two days. I stopped it for a day or two and was fine. I took it again, and the same thing happened. I had to get in bed and sleep it off. Tired, felt weird. I stopped taking it."

• Lovin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 17, 2017

"Holy Hell! I suffer from chronic constipation, IBS and I have Diverticulosis. I tried fiber products that you mix with water, chia seed, every laxative and nothing worked "right". Laxatives gave me cramps and fiber gave me bloat. I took Linzess 145mcg and 30 mins later I literally exploded at least 8 times. Over a month I took it 2-3 times a week, couldn't handle daily. But I did lose pounds. From 142 to 128. It has helped me so much I love it! I've always been thin but my gut was growing. Problem solved. No more constipation! Highly recommend it, but stay close to a toilet."

• notrom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2013

"This is a miracle. I have been very bad for 8 years. There was nothing more the doctors could do for me until this came out. I am off all of my other medicine now and just take 1 pill a day. I do like to take it at the end of the day after my dinner, then I go before bed. Will not be without it ever again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2014

"I have been constipated for over 20 years. Recently, I started having stomach pains. After one week of discomfort, I went to the ER. They took a flat plate x-ray and concluded that I should see my doctor right away. The doctor prescribed Linzess 145 mcg. He gave me samples for 16 days and a prescription to fill. After taking 1/day for 6 days, I called the doctor, and he instructed me to take 2 (290 mcg). It worked like a miracle, so I took it for 2 days and went back to taking 1/day, and this time with the same results, like when I took 2 caps. This is amazing and without any side effects. But I am unable to purchase it because it is too expensive."

• A...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2021

"This drug is the only thing that has worked for my IBS-C. You must take it with food to be effective, also drink plenty of water and def don't trust a fart, I literally just did and it did not end well."

• SLO...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 9, 2017

"I have suffered from constipation for years. Only going about once a month, usually brought on by menstrual cramps. I've been in and out of the ER having them clean me out. Nothing seemed to work. And this works way too well. I take one pill and about 3 hours later I have ungodly diarrhea for the next few hours. I'm not complaining it takes away the pain and the bloating and the miserable from the constipation. But I have no idea how people would take one capsule every day. Once I've taken a capsule and have the diarrhea for a few hours I seem to not have any trouble for a few months. The doctor had originally give me samples enough for 30 day supply. But I've only had to use 5 in the last year."

• cal
• September 26, 2016

"I'm 23 years old. Have been constipated my entire life.. but didn't really realize it wasn't normal until the past couple years. I started Linzess about 3 weeks ago. The first 2 days I HATED it. I felt like I needed to be near a bathroom at all times.. my body then started to regulate it after the first week. I take it 30 min before my protein shake every morning and get my relief before I head into work. Some days it affect me more than others.. but i go at least once a day now. The only downside of it is I have to plan my first part of the morning around taking this medicine.. but it's better than walking around with a bloated belly and brick in my stomach all day!"

• AvaJean
• April 1, 2015

"I have been taking this for a little over a month, and I am extremely happy. I have suffered from chronic constipation my entire life. Since on this medication, I have regular bowel movements and less cramping and bloating. It does make me drowsy, so I now take it before I go to bed. I take one at night and by the morning, I am able to go."

• Kimmie
• January 19, 2016

"I'm a 45 year old extremely fit women who eats extremely healthy BUT has suffered with IBS-C for 25 years. I used to take Bentyl when I would have IBS attacks, but I kept needing more and more which would continue to constipate me. Welcome Linzess! After getting the dosing and timing right, it's been a LIFESAVER! I take the lower dose before bed and have 4-5 loose BM's in the morning which cleans out my system. I have not had a single IBS attack in MONTHS since I started Linzess. Yes, it's a pain in the bottom, but I'd rather have 4-5 loose stools in the morning than live with constant constipation. The days I don't take it at night, I don't go to the bathroom in the morning. Relief...finally!"

• Betart
• June 28, 2014

"I have had constipation problems for years. Before Linzess, I was taking up to 6 different medications to try to go, and then it would hit with a vengeance and last all day long. I couldn't work a full-time job because of it. I was miserable all the time with bloating, cramping, and nausea. I have only been on it for a week, and I already feel so much better. I now have bowel movements like normal people. Yes, there is some diarrhea, but I think I am still getting used to it. If the diarrhea gets bad, I will cut back to every other day. But, I will talk to my doctor first."

• LNC
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2019

"I had my gallbladder taken out 19 years ago. For the first 5 years I had chronic diarrhea never diagnosed with IBS but then it went completely opposite and started having chronic constipation for the last 14 years. I have been on this medication for 2 weeks and it is amazing! I normally can’t go to the bathroom except for maybe once a week if not once every 2 weeks even after using magnesium citrate ! Now I go once if not twice a day and feel so much better. I highly recommend this medication!"

• Campb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2021

"I have had chronic comstipatiom for 20+ years! I have used everything under the sun! I even had to use enemas at least once a week in order to relive the constipation. This drug is a miracle. I will take it every day once in a while it causes diarrhea, but maybe once a month. That totally depends on the amount of H2O I drink! And I may be weird but I would much rather have that then be constipated! 10/10"

• Pudge
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2020

"I've suffered from constipation for about 6 months, my doctor gave me 145mg of linzess, after only one dose I developed horrible bloating where it was difficult to breathe, the flatulence was like being in a sewer, I had a horrible headache and nausea. My daughter suggested I was having a reaction to linzess, had me take 2 benadryl and symptoms subsided in a half hour, no more for me!"

• Grate...
• March 29, 2017

"I am 68 years old and a recently retired registered nurse. I have had problems off and on with irregularity most of my adult life. I used OTC laxatives sporadically and ate a lot of roughage. 6 months ago, I had a minimally invasive mitral valve repair, followed by a heart attack and stroke 6 days post-op, and an emergency cardiac stent. I had been prescribed Ativan for anxiety and Tramadol for pain as well as Amiodarone. All of these contributed to chronic constipation. A few months back, I thought I was having a bowel obstruction. My primary physician recently prescribed Linzess. Within hours, I experienced a bowel movement without STRAINING for the 1st time in 6 months. It was the best day I've had since last August."

• yolan...
• August 2, 2013

"I have been on long-term/long-acting narcotics which have made me very constipated. I was going once every 3-4 weeks, and when I did go, it was hard and caused a lot of bleeding. I have tried everything imaginable: enemas, suppositories, laxatives, and stool softeners, to no avail. I asked my GI doctor for this or Amitiza and was told that these were only available for IBS-C. He told me to do things I was already doing (drink plenty of water, eat leafy green veggies, and take stool softeners). My primary care doctor (who is a saint) said let's try it anyway, and it worked! I only go 2-3 times per week, but it is so good to know that I have some semblance of regularity now."

• KAR...
• October 9, 2014

"Linzess is a wonderful medicine. Provides optimal relief of chronic constipation within hours of ingesting it, without any cramping that I have experienced with similar medicines & over the counter laxatives!"

• Super...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 19, 2015

"Have had a sluggesh bowel with incomplete emptying in a daily basis. I was always full, bloated and miserable. Since taking 145 a linzess in am I empty 100% and feel great EVERY day. Changed my life, miracle drug for me."

• Flip4me
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2015

"I have suffered for a year with severe gastro problems that landed me in the emergency room 3 times and a ride in the ambulance. This medicine is a miracle but can cause severe diarrhea (like stay close to the bathroom and don't leave your house till you adjust). It is a miracle medication and has greatly improved the quality of my life."

• SBano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2019

"I have suffered for years with chronic constipation, literally it would be weeks of not being able to properly go. I finally heard about Linzess and asked my doctor about it and he said it was worth a try. I was so hopeful that I might finally find relief. Well it worked for approximately 2 weeks and then all of a sudden nothing. I’m on the 145mg dosage but after reading so many reviews from others I’m highly doubtful that the 290mg will work for long term. I’m sick of hearing the same blah blah from the doctors “drink more water, exercise, eat bulk fiber foods”. I do all that, I drink plenty of water, run three miles a day and eat more roughage than my horse and I’m still constipated. I wish that there was something out there that would “fix” this problem that so many people suffer from."

• Ipoop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2016

"This is a life changing amazing medication. I found that it works best for me if I do not eat past 6pm and then take the pill before bed around 9 or 10 pm. Then I go to the bathroom in the morning 2-3 times before work and I have never felt better. I have to much energy now and a flatter not bloated painful stomach!! I know it does not work for everyone but it worked for me and if you have issued you should try this for sure. I had to play with the time I took it for awhile but now that I have it dialed in I hope I never have to live without it!!"