Constipation, Chronic
"I am 55 and have been living with IBS-C for the last 10 yrs.  My doctor started me on Amitiza a week ago.  I am on 24mcg twice daily.  I took my initial dose at the beginning of a meal.  It caused pretty severe nausea, but really cleaned me out with 4 or 5 small BM&#039;s ranging from normal to explosive diarrhea.  I have taken each subsequent dose in the middle of a meal, and have had  the most normal bowel pattern than I have had in years.  No more nausea, reflux, cramping or gas.  This med is allowing me to have several small BM&#039;s daily, as opposed to using laxatives, which is miserable.  I hope it continues to work!  I&#039;m using samples from my doctor right now.  Not sure if insurance is going to cover it."