Trulance User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Jsa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Been on 3 weeks. No diarrhea in either Linzess or Trulance. Overall, Trulance was a bit better. Still need Colace every day. Have headache, leg cramps, slight rash, warmth, and fatigue. Maybe depression. Doctor says not side effects. Duh!!!!"

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2024

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I had reached a point where 5 bisacodyl at once didn't work any longer. I was reduced to begging my gastro for anything to try. Movantik? No results. Miralax? No. Motegrity? Nothing. Then, he gave me some Trulance. I had been 11 days and was sick. Water, soda, and some pretzels stayed down. I vomited real food. I took Trulance and in less than an hour I was on the toilet-having a bowel movement! I was up and down for 2 hours, 18 minutes. I documented to be correct in giving my gastro the information. My clothes fit better, I can breathe deeply, and I pray it continues to work like that every time I take it. Maybe not 2 hours, but at least a normal movement. Whatever that means! Trulance is my answer when nothing else worked. I will take out a bank loan if I have to. I'm on social security, but I will do whatever it takes to keep this medicine. I had forgotten how good it feels to be normal."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Wrote a review previously. Still no side effects after taking for 3 months. The only thing I’ve noticed is weight gain - I was consistently 120 lbs for several years without change, and since starting the medicine, I am up to 126 without any other significant lifestyle changes. This medication somewhat improved the frequency of BM, but it’s hit or miss. Some days I still feel really backed up, others, I have a well-formed movement. When taken with a probiotic, this medication reduced my bloating significantly. I would prefer not to be on long-term medication anyway, so I may consider discontinuing if I can’t drop the weight by increasing exercise. I need to find the root cause of my constipation instead of putting a band-aid on it. Make sure to get your ALS liver panel checked, as this medication can elevate those in some patients. Elevated ALS means your liver is inflamed/irritated."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "After years of trying everything on the market, including Linzess and Amitiza, I was given samples. It has been working great! I do have days of loose stools, but the alternative to me is worse. I go every day, and my bloating is gone! No cramping, headache, or bloating. I would recommend this medication. I'm not sure the cost, though, I haven't purchased from the pharmacy yet. I hope it is not too expensive! Drug companies need to know that what we go through is awful, and these drugs should be covered by insurance!"

• Sam...
• August 23, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "After suffering for 2 years of bloating, I had been using Miralax, which works slowly every day. Then the doctor said to try this. Within 10 minutes, I was in the bathroom on and off for 2 hours while it was cleaning my system out. I had no bloating and no abdominal pain. I took the second dose today, and it did the same thing. In 10 minutes, rolling thunder started in my stomach and cleaned out everything. I will try in a few more days, then will ask the doctor. So far, no more pain, but I feel like it's an F-18 fighter sound going through my stomach for a few hours after taking this. Thank goodness I tried it after work when I was home. Lol."

• Chr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 28, 2022

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have a barrel full of gastro diseases. I was prescribed Trulance for chronic constipation and gastroparesis. I don't take it every day, but when I do, I have a bowel movement within 2 hours, and it's done within a few hours (I take it when I get home from work). I have no side effects except for some diarrhea mixed with solids. Do note that if you do not drink liquids when you take Trulance, you probably won't have a BM. Trulance works by drawing liquid into your small intestine. If you're already dehydrated, Trulance more than likely won't work. If you're feeling 'sick' after taking Trulance, again, it is more than likely because of dehydration. Make sure you can keep liquids down prior to taking, during, and after taking Trulance, that's how Trulance works."

• KCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I had to share my experience. Opposite of most. I was afraid to even try this, reading how much diarrhea people get. Took the first one in the evening and prepared to rush to the bathroom. Felt nothing. Next morning, I had a very small hard bowel motion. Throughout the day, I began to feel progressively more sick. Headache, exhausted, foggy, shaky. Almost a migraine-type feeling. Took the second dose that evening. Woke up the next morning feeling like I was run over by a train. Horrible headache, shaking, pain in face behind eyes, totally wiped out. I was completely bloated, felt like I had a round balloon in my stomach. I had a hard time getting through the day and decided I needed to stop. It took a full 24 hours to feel better. Finally, 36 hours later, I have started pooping again and the headache is fading. This medicine was NOT for me. I have never had such serious side effects."

• RB9...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2023

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "The instructions on Trulance claim there is no specific time of day to take the medicine for it to be most effective. From my experience, taking it with a meal makes it work better. At first, I was taking it when I woke up (empty stomach) and I wasn't getting great results. Sometimes no bowel movement, sometimes hard bowel movement midday. No impressive bowel movement. I started taking it with food (in the middle of my breakfast) and in just 2 hours, I'm having a big bowel movement that almost turns into diarrhea. I know diarrhea isn't pleasant for most, but after being constipated for so long despite doing everything (literally everything!) correctly, diarrhea for me is a relief."

• FOS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Five days of taking this medication and not impressed. Had diarrhea twice, for which I'm thankful after reading some of the reviews. All I'm getting from this medication is a stomach so bloated it would appear I'm in my 9th month of pregnancy and cramps that have me constantly running to the bathroom with absolutely no results. Glad this was a sample and I didn't pay any money."

• Mbe...
• October 17, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I started taking this RX after years of severe constipation. I thought this was just a 'woman' thing. I never knew IBS was also a constipation thing. I started out on Linzess and was moved to this drug as a cheaper alternative that was maybe better. So, 5 days into it, I had nothing.....belly bloat, looked pregnant, and miserable. Day 6 came and let's say it was terrible, poo all over my bed as I slept. Day 7, poo all over the bed again. As I slept, severe diarrhea. So now I sleep with my first pair of diaper underpants. ????? I am 49, this is not a part of my life I wish to have at this point."

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Was on both Lactulose & Relistor for over 2 years. Just started Trulance, and what an amazing drug. Within an hour, had a decent bowel movement without abdominal cramps, bloating, & flatulence. 5 stars out of 5."

• Luv...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 3, 2021

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I have had horrible, chronic constipation for 3 decades. Having a bowel movement was like having a baby, with the result ending up with pelvic prolapse. Finally started Ametiza, took it for 5 years with still hard stools. Finally switched to Trulance in February. Have tried at various times, but diarrhea is always the result. COVID has kept me home, and so I can handle it. But we normally travel a lot, and I cannot imagine going out with uncontrollable diarrhea. I feel frustrated. Miralax gives me putrid-smelling gas. Linzess is not an option. Wish Trulance came in a lower dose. Maybe that will reduce the diarrhea?"

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I have struggled with chronic constipation my entire life. I am a 29-year-old female, and my gastro doctor prescribed me Trulance over 2 weeks ago. For the last 11 years, I have tried everything, including Amitiza, Linzess, bag enemas, Miralax, Dulcolax, etc. None worked. I was diagnosed with gastroparesis, celiac disease, and chronic constipation. My entire colon is slow transit. I was really optimistic when I saw other reviews saying within 2 hours they were having diarrhea. I was surprised some people gave up taking this drug due to the diarrhea. I have a 4-year-old son, I don't have time to feel awful anymore. I am so disappointed. Over 2 weeks on Trulance and nothing. Just bloating and gas. I plan on seeing my doctor and asking about removing some of my colon. I am desperate to stop feeling toxic. I am glad this medication works for some people. I would recommend at least giving it a try, you could have better results than what I did. Good luck!"

• Tru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2018

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I've been on Trulance now for three months, 3 mg. At first use, maybe like 4 days in, I was going to quit because it was not doing much of anything. I was going to go back to my Miralax, but my wife convinced me to hang in there, so on the 5th day, the heavens opened up."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I began Trulance about a year and a half ago, soon after it was released onto the market. For years, I had taken a probiotic, and my pain was worse. I did a Miralax regimen for several months, with no luck. My doctor then put me on Linzess, which was the most miserable I’ve ever been in my life. I was prescribed Trulance and have had very few problems since. If I maintain a diet and eating schedule, I have a regular BM every morning. I rarely have pain, if I do, it is caused by gas or not taking my pill on time. Trulance has drastically improved my confidence as I reclaimed my health."

• Gut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2023

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Nope. Nope, nope, nope. This stuff was a disaster for me. I have MCAS and hEDS, and over the past couple of years, my motility has slowed down a bit. I had been considering motility-enhancing medications for some time and discussed with my new GI doctor if anything like that would be helpful. We talked about Linzess (which I had tried years ago, but it gave me diarrhea) and Motegrity (he felt it would be too harsh). He suggested Trulance as a good option since I'm sensitive to many medications. I took a half dose at 10 a.m. Exactly two hours later, I started experiencing the urgent need to use the bathroom (I had some rumbles and cramping beforehand). Within 20 minutes, the consistency changed from straining to liquid, accompanied by intense gut pain. It has now been three hours, and I'm still not finished. The stool is mostly liquid with a small amount of solid. It feels like I'm going through a colonoscopy cleanout. I'm grateful that we have a high-quality bidet seat in our toilet. I will never take another one of these pills again, not even at a half dose. It's pure and simple torture."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2019

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I’ve used Trulance 3 mg for about 3 months now. It worked really well at first, but now it’s not working so good. My ammonia level in my blood is very high, and I thought I’d found the miracle drug. It quit working after one month of taking it. I’m moving on to something else. This medicine has crazy side effects as well. I would not recommend this medicine."

• Tri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "My doctor gave me a month trial of Trulance, hoping that it would work better for me. It worked within 30 mins of taking it. I noticed a difference when I took it without food vs. with food. With food, I would be running to the bathroom about 17 times before the diarrhea stopped. My rectum would be very painful afterwards. Taking Trulance without food was better, I'd go 4 times with 1 regular stool, then the rest runny/explosive diarrhea. I did have side effects. I would get dizzy spells every day that I took the pill. I also started getting blurry vision, no matter how much I blinked or rubbed my eyes. The blurriness wouldn't go away. Lastly, it made me gain weight. My diet has been the same for months, except my sweets have been cut down. I go to the gym for 1 hour 3 times a week. At the end of my monthly trial, I gained almost 11 lbs! I have never gained that much weight that fast. Before Trulance, I was actually losing weight. I will happily go back to Linzess."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 11, 2023

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Trulance is an amazing drug that has been life-changing for me. I was suffering from such severe constipation that I could barely eat, had horrible abdominal cramps, and was losing too much weight. Now that I am taking this medication, I am pretty much back to normal. Some people who give the drug a bad review because it works REALLY well for constipation probably didn't need it as much as I do!"

• Gst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2024

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Hit with gastroparesis in 2012. The first 6 years I was near death. Slim treatment options. I forced almost every BM with manual tactics and fought sepsis for many years. I regained control of my life with daily enema use. Recently, I got a new gastro doc and asked her for the newest treatments available for chronic idiopathic bowel obstruction, gastroparesis, CIC, etc. Fast forward: I've been on Trulance for a couple of weeks. As warned, I did suffer mild symptoms of upset stomach and diarrhea once the medicine first entered my blood. And I felt good about it! No further 'troubling' gut reactions have occurred. Had some annoying dry sinus for a few days. I kept taking the pill with half a multivitamin daily - and all my gut pain went away overnight. I'm already doing #2 pretty regularly now. I might finally have my life back after ten years lost. For me, it's a miracle pill!"

• Kip...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 19, 2024

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "I've been taking Trulance for over a year. It does, at times, make me feel sick, and once I was so dehydrated that I fainted at work, hurting myself badly. However, it has helped release pressure, and at first, it would cause what I call a 'sludge' movement, always followed by liquid. Lately, it's not been as effective. I have a partial blockage, and the gastro doctor says that the waste I pass is going around the blockage now. Taking it every day makes it hard to live a normal life because I'm homebound for the night. I need to make some decisions because the doctor suggests removing the colon as the next step, but I'm uncertain about what to do."

• joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2017

For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation "Started using Trulance not so long ago, hoped it will help me before I leave for a vacation. It does! After about a week, I started going almost every day, and I feel so much better. Makes me happy I don't need to worry about this problem anymore."

• mb1...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2023

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), and this drug is a lifesaver for me. Without it, I would have had a colon resection by now. I have taken Linzess and Amitiza in the past, and they were not effective. My doctor told me to take it with good fatty food, like a handful of pecans, a handful of almonds, and a handful of peanuts. Does it produce a normal bowel movement? Of course not. My G.I. tract is smoked. However, this draws enough water in that I’ve got about an hour and a half of diarrhea after an hour's wait, and it cleans me out daily like clockwork. For me, diarrhea is much better than constipation. My local G.I. hadn’t heard about this fat interaction, and I had not read it anywhere else. I hope it makes a difference to someone who sees this and gives it a try."

• Pam...
• August 11, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation "I’ve been on this for one year, and it is my miracle medicine! Five years of fighting the worst constipation, and now I go regularly almost every day. My pain and anxiety are gone! Thank you, Trulance!"

• lis...
• May 9, 2019

"Had multiple bowel surgeries with resections and adhesions, also have short bowel syndrome. Constantly getting intestinal blockages, in hospital and vomit stool. Linzess made me miserable! Started Trulance and getting relief. I'm so thankful for it, please give it about 2 weeks."