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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Treatment For Constipation

Drugmaker seeks approval of Amitiza for IBS

October 03, 2008
Drugmaker Sucampo is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval to provide a 8 mcg version of Amitiza for patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A 24 mcg version of Amitiza is currently approved for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Backed-Up and Barfing
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...knows the power of this one) and lactulose. With any treatment for constipation, one must drink... Read more »

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Dealing with Constipation During Cancer
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States, affecting more... Read more »

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How to Manage MS-Related Bowel Dysfunction
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...reported by approximately 60% of MS patients.  Both constipation and involuntary bowel... Read more »

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Daily headache and constipation?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...migraine or something else. Actually I am also having constipation problem. I am trying my best... Read more »

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Acid Reflux Triggers: How to avoid those things that bring on the burn.
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Food Allergies Illnesses that cause sinus drainage Constipation   Constipation is an... Read more »

Health Guide

Constipation
...Names Irregularity of bowels; Lack of regular bowel movements Prevention Avoiding constipation altogether is easier than treating it, but involves the same lifestyle measures: ... Read more »
Encopresis
...Names Soiling; Incontinence - stool Treatment The goal is to prevent constipation and encourage good bowel habits. Laxatives, and sometimes enemas, are used to... Read more »
Diet: constipation
Foods we eat as part of our everyday diet may cause, worsen, or relieve constipation. Function Normal stool patterns vary and are different for everyone. Some may have a... Read more »
Constipation
Constipation refers to infrequent or hard stools, or difficulty passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, inability to pass a bowel... Read more »

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Medications

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...(MOR-feen SUL-fate) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness,... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (dar-e-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, stomach upset,... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (soul-lee-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, stomach upset, stomach... Read more »

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... Side Effects This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these... Read more »

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...eyes, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, unusual... Read more »

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