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Can Linzess Cause Dehydration?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Question: Hi I have been on linzess for two weeks the last few days I have been very sick I have had high blood pressure like I have never had before I am a diabetic and have never had a blood pressure problem like this. I take verrapmill and I cannot hardly control my blood presuure , I am not hungry.can you tell me if the linzess can affect my blood pressure and because of water. I also shake all the time blood pressure is up and down even when I take my medicine. Also I take Xanax daily.Please tell me if they can cause dehydration? Thank you XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Urszula Stanko (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Linzess can cause dehydration.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Linzess stimulates bowel movements and softens stools by increasing the secretion of water in the bowels. So Linzess can cause dehydration which can cause high blood pressure. You may have stomach pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite. Also chills are the side effects of Linzess.

Xanax should not cause dehydratation. It can casue chills or difficulty having a bowel movement.

Your blood pressure can be also affected by stress and anxiety.

If you do not feel well after Linzess you should stop taking it and make an appointment with your doctor so that he or she will examine you and change you treatment.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.



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Can Linzess Cause Dehydration?

Brief Answer: Linzess can cause dehydration. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Linzess stimulates bowel movements and softens stools by increasing the secretion of water in the bowels. So Linzess can cause dehydration which can cause high blood pressure. You may have stomach pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite. Also chills are the side effects of Linzess. Xanax should not cause dehydratation. It can casue chills or difficulty having a bowel movement. Your blood pressure can be also affected by stress and anxiety. If you do not feel well after Linzess you should stop taking it and make an appointment with your doctor so that he or she will examine you and change you treatment. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.