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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Constipation

Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2014

Question: I do not want to take Linzness 145mcg, what else can I take for chronic constipation?

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
there are time tested options

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
Linzess is a new drug for chronic constipation and IBS , It seems you are having intolerance to the drug. You may take more traditional drugs like lactulose, milk of magnesia and cremmaffin or bisacodyl tablets.
Prokinetic drugs like domperidone can be added for additional help.
If you have pain abdomen with constipation then may be you are having IBS if that is the case then you should get a consult with local gastroenterologist.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (4 minutes later)

Milk of Magnesia does not work for me anymore, Are these others prescription drugs?

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, prescription is needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
Milk of magnesia comes in combination with liquid paraffin which is effective in many.
Isabgula husk is also an option.
Most of the mentioned medicines are prescription drugs.
I hope the advise will be helpful.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar