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Suggest Medication For Diarrhea When Diagnosed With IBS
Question: Linzess does not control the diaherra that I have with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Would a different medication help with that and which ones I can also see if Medicare D will cover
Brief Answer:
Lubiprostone can be an effective alternate.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Good morning.
I can understand your concern for your beloved wife who seems to be having constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome and for which Linzess does't seem to work.
I would therefore recommend Lubiprostone which is equally effective in controlling the constipation predominant IBS with less and tolerable side effects.
Hope this answers your query.
Do reply if you have any follow up query.
Take care.
Lubiprostone can be an effective alternate.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Good morning.
I can understand your concern for your beloved wife who seems to be having constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome and for which Linzess does't seem to work.
I would therefore recommend Lubiprostone which is equally effective in controlling the constipation predominant IBS with less and tolerable side effects.
Hope this answers your query.
Do reply if you have any follow up query.
Take care.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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