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I took linzess on a full stomach. How is that going to effect me. Is it going to work ## No, that may prevent it from working, it should be taken at least a half an hour, before eating. Most that take it with food have found it not to be effective. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am going to start Linzess tomorrow morning I will take it at 4:30 and eat breakfast at 5:15. If I haven't had a bowel movement by 6:30 do you think it would be safe to drive to work? I have an hour drive. ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? Unfortunately, I can't say. It may actually be best to speak to your doctor about starting it on the weekend, or whenever you have a few days off. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, abdominal cramping, bloating and diarrhea. Can anyone that's taking it chime in with their opinions? ## I have been taking Linzess for over 3 weeks now and have had no trouble getting to work in the mornings. I have had no diarrhea and I usually have one or two bowel movements for 3 or 4 days and then...

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I took my first linzess today smaller dosage and had severe diarrhea passed out felt like I was going to die. I'll never take it again. But it burns still bloated problem with urination and burning. Who do I contact? ## Hello, Rabbit! How are you? You need to inform your doctor and have this checked out, those are definitely not normal side effects of this medication. The FDA lists those as including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, stomach cramps and bloating. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I saw every one of those symptoms listed on like except I didn't vomit. Who are you to ask my doctor about what my experience was like during that moment that day. I'm the one that had this reaction! My medical privacy is mine, who are you to ask for my doctors name?

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The past several times I have taken Linzess I have become extremely gassy about an hour later, but still no BMs. Does this happen to anyone else? ## Hello, Susan! How are you? Have you been making sure to take it a half hour, before eating or drinking anything else? Some doctors and pharmacist didn't inform people that it must be taken in the morning on an empty stomach, with just an 8 ounce glass of water. The gas can be a normal side effect, you may also experience dizziness, bloating and abdominal cramping. Can anyone that's on this medication chime in?

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Taking 290mg of Linzess 40 minutes before first meal on an empty stomach. Before I'm even finished eating I get severe cramps and run to the bathroom and have bad diarrhea. Should I be taking a lower dose? I only take the Linzess every other day. I have IBS with constipation and colitis. ## Hello, Shirley! How are you? Yes, you may want to speak to your doctor about trying to lower dosage, for awhile to see how it works for you. The cramping and diarrhea can be normal side effects, as listed by the FDA, but the lower dose may help mitigate them. Other side effects may possibly include nausea and dizziness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I've been taking Linzess about 1-2 times a week for about a year. Usually get several loose BMs when I take it, but sometimes I feel great and other times severe bloating, gas and heartburn. Also have gained 5 lbs in 6 months, could that be from the med? Is it really necessary to wait 30 mins after taking it to eat or drink coffee? Thanks!! ## Hello, Nicole! How are you? Yes, those can be normal side effects of it, as listed by the FDA. Other users have reported experiencing them, as well. You may also experience abdominal cramping. And yes, it is also necessary to wait that 30 minutes to allow it to have its full beneficial effect. Is there anything else I can help with?

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on 3rd day. Have bm' s in morning about 45/60 mins after taking Linzess. Those are only ones for the day. They are easier and formed. After I feel really good until afternoon when the bloating comes and feel full in bowel. Taking Gas X seems to help. When does full effect of Linzess happen? If IBS-C is the reason is this a 24/7 365 day or will there be periods of relief? Don't want to be on meds forever!!! Does it get better??? This is my first episode and it's been a month. 64 years old, would have thought it would have started when I was younger! ## Hello, Dot! How are you? It may take a couple weeks for it to reach its full level of efficacy in your body, but most people do have some results similar to yours early on. As listed by the FDA, other side effects may possibly ...

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Bloody diarrhea everytime, this time bloody urine. Not worth it. ## I have to agree with you! It might be that it's just not the right medication to help you. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, bloating and stomach cramps. How long have you been taking it? ## Three times in the last month. ## Have you informed your doctor, yet?

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When will the diaherra stop while taking linzess,today was my first day taking it and I have been in bathroom 15 times today with diaherra. ## Hello, Lori! How are you doing? Wow! I'm very sorry. Have you consulted your doctor? You may need a dosing adjustment, some people have switched to taking it every other day, when it had such a dramatic effect. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may also include nausea, dizziness, bloating and abdominal cramping.

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Took Linzess intermittently for the last few months from doctor provided samples, didn't work great but no real issues. Filled my first 30 day supply on June 11th and have been in agony ever since. feel like I've been punched in the gut, kidney area pain, bloating, distention, and fatigue. Doc said it wasn't from Linzess, so I kept taking it. Tested liver, pancreas, everything is normal but these stomach pains will not go away. Only thing that helps is sticking to a clear liquid diet, but I can't do that forever. Last 2 nights woke up around 4am and ran, literally ran to terlet and experienced a Dumb and Dumber type "evacuation". This morning I decided to stop the Linzess. Rather be constipated. I'll post an update. May not be the Linzess causing the issues b...

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although I do not eat anything for at least 30 minutes before taking the medication, I do drink a few cups of coffee. Is this okay? Also, the Linzess worked the first day I took it and then 2 days later but has not worked for the last 7 days. Any ideas why? ## Hello, Troubled! How are you? No, you shouldn't drink coffee, either. The coffee, or anything else you ingest too soon may be preventing it from working properly. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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I have Gastroparesis, pelvic floor dysnersia, and chronic ideopathic constipation. I had been taking 4 capfuls of miralax daily (which stopped working), amitiza (never worked) and now Linzess. The very first day it caused severe pain and I had pretty severe diarrhea. The next few days & nights I had severe abdominal pain, but now just cramping and lots of bloating. I have not had ANY movements at all since the diarhea on day 1. Is this normal? ## I hope your seeing a gastroenterologist and if so CALL the doctor. ## Hi GPcrusader, Sorry to hear about your situation. From what I've read on other related threads, the time it takes for Linzess to work actually varies greatly for each and every individual. However, I do agree with Amber in that it might be a good idea to touch base w...

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I have been on Linzess for 2 days and no movement, I think I am going back to milk of magnesia, I was using this and it worked great until my doctor put me on a water pill, and I told her I could not take them, they dried me out so bad and was so weak that I stopped taking them. could the water pill dried me out so bad that my lower colon is twisted. I am so upset. I take pain medicine. ## Hello, Footsie! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. Have you been taking the Linzess on an empty stomach? For it to be effective, it can't be taken with food. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, abdominal bloating, diarrhea and heartburn. What pain medication do you take? Many of them can cause constipation, so it could b...

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How long should it take for linzess to start working. It is my second day and so far nothing. Also I see some people say it causes weight gain. I would have thought the opposite. Can you tell me about that? ## Hello, Bella! How are you? I'm sorry that it hasn't worked for you, yet. Has there been any change? Please make sure that you are taking it with a full glass of water at least half an hour before eating. The time it takes to work can vary from person to person, some have found it to work right away and others have had to take it for a couple weeks. The typical side effects as listed by the FDA as possibly including nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and weakness. If there is no change soon, then you'll need to contact your doctor.

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Taking linzess for two weeks. I feel great. No more bloating. No side effects, although do make sure you take it 30mins before your first meal of the day or you could have some of the side effects worsen. ## Taking it closer to a meal could also result in it not being as effective. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating and diarrhea. Is it still working well for you? ## Hi, I've had terrible bloating along with the constipation for a while and I started up on lizness about 4 days ago. I was curious if you had bloating when starting out and then it got better after the 2 weeks or was it just good since you started? (Sorry for writing so much)

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This is only day 3. the first two days made me have loose bowels but only on time a day. Now today I took it at 9am then waited to eat at almost 10. I still haven't used the bathroom. I have tried twice to no avail. Its very frustrating. I feel a little rumbling and a bit of gas but that's about it. I thought this medication was supposed to relieve you of constipation not team up with it. ## Hi Eve, Sorry to hear about the Linzess not working. Your not alone though, as I have stumbled upon several reviews reporting similar issues in that regard. Some medications just don't work well for certain people and it may just come down to trying a number of different options until you find one that works best. Some remedies I've had success with in the past for alleviating consti...

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I have gastroparesis and have been on Linzess for a year and a half. It worked ok until recently. Now I'm not going at all. Can I drink water the 30 minutes before my first meal. Most of the time I don't eat much. ## Hello, Donna! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem you're having. It works best taken on an empty stomach, with just a sip of water. Typical side effects, as listed by the FDA may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and stomach pain. At this point, it would be best to consult your doctor, many people have reported a similar issue. For some people it only works for a few weeks, but sometimes it works longer, but few are having long-term good luck with it Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Thanks for replying. It is now giving diarrhea and ...

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Ive taken 145 mg linzess now for 12 months for idiopathic constipation, my daily dizziness and mental fog are becoming difficult to deal with. Is there any suggestion anyone has to reduce this problem. thanks for reading this. ## Hello, Dennis! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. Have you consulted your doctor about these symptoms? The dizziness is a very common side effect, as listed by the FDA, you may also experience fatigue, dehydration, rash and abdominal pain. However, you may need to take a break from it and try a different medication. Alternatively, your doctor may know of some way to help alleviate these symptoms. ## Duh! Take less meds. That should help. ## Take less meds. That should help.

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I just took my first dose (145 mcg) of Linzess this morning. Within 2 hours I had 2 normal bowel movements with no pain. After 5 hours, my head started feeling prickly and itchy, my ears plugged up and then my heart seemed to be slowing down to the point where I started to pass out. Now (7 hrs later) I am still feeling that way. Is there something I can take to counteract that and how long does Linzess stay in my body? ## Hi Linda, Sorry to hear about the symptoms you're experiencing on Linzess. I can't help but wonder though, if you've looked into any safer laxatives on the market that don't exhibit such strange side effects? (i.e. things like Epsom Salt, apple cider vinegar, etc). Concerning how long Linzess remains in the body, information I found online stated that i...

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Why are Dr's giving this out like CANDY and it doesn't help it just makes the matter act up MORE. I don't see why they give this for everyone? They don't test us for having IBS they just say I think you have it maybe and like they told me after I used it for over two weeks and nothing but Pain in the Belly and sharp pain and all the bloating, keep taking it as it some times takes up to six weeks before it starts working. Why should my Dr. tell me that and knowing I am in lots of pain and he needs to do something for the PAIN and not just go by what this Drug may or may not do. ## Most doctors will have you try the medication before doing any tests for IBS. Reason being that the test is actually more painful and uncomfortable than just trying the medication (scope up the ...

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