Linzess Prescribed To Help With Weight Loss
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Hi! My Dr. Gave me linzess to help with weight loss. HOWEVER, I am reading all the posts about horrible weight gain, I am confused!!!!!!!

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Re: Shay (# 10)

Been on it since June for diverticulitis. Have lost a lot of weight. Need to gain some back.

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Re: Lovebug (# 4)

I just started this meditation, I also have ibs-c . I have a wheat allergy so I am gluten free. I haven’t felt so much relief til now. I am having a lot of diarrhea. I have lost 13 lbs in 5 days since taking it , but it’s from all the blockage . My stomach has went down tremendously! I do not have any bloating, my stomach isn’t extended any more. I can finally focus on weight loss.

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Re: Cynthia (# 8)

How long does it take to work?

I’ve been noticing that I feel like I can’t drink enough water. I still haven’t produced a bowel movement. I’ve been on it for awhile but regular for 8 days.
I feel so bloated.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

I have been on linzess for about 3 months I have water retention because I have other issues but I take mine when my stomach swells up and I need some relief.

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Re: Ronnie (# 13)

Me too, also gaining weight

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Re: Lori (# 15)

Hi.. has the Linzess helped you ? I have diverticulosis and have had the diverticulitis as well. Just starting Linzess, if I can afford it.

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Re: Lovebug (# 4)

Thanks.My mom is on it and it is working fine for her and I haven't taken any yet.Does it cause cramps?

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Re: Fawn (# 3)

I have lost 12 lbs,in 2 weeks,given for severe constipation. But love the dude effect.

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Re: MargR (# 5)

I’m on 290 mg 0ne pill a day l feel much bettered it normal to go a lot l just started

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

Hi I have been taking Linzess for about a year and I def feel heavier and my stomach gets very distended I’m reall considering going off it

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Re: Lori (# 15)

I would try the linzess in the morning with a big glass of water. Linzess didn't work by just swallowing a sip of water but with a full glass. I hope this helps.

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Re: Sue (# 12)
I have suffered from diverticulitis for 18 yrs. I have terrible constipation every since my first bout of diverticula. My drs. have suggested doing a colon resection in the future but have put me on Linzess for the constipation for now. Are you still suffering from constipation since your colon surgery? I was in hope the resection would correct this issue.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

In the past six months of taking linzess I have lost 13 pounds. It has greatly helped my IBS and I'm happy about the weight loss.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

I have been on linzess for a month and keep on gaining weight also

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

I think if your really constipated you have bloating and gas especially when your taking linzess. I usually take it every other day, I've been taking linzess for a few years.I recently had surgery for a blockage caused by diverticulitis. But I still seem to have constipation, so I'm still taking Linzess.

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Re: Shay (# 10)

Did you diet also, or just take Linzess?

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Re: Fawn (# 3)

I have been on Linzess for 3 months also, I have IBS with constipation, and I have lost 31 lbs already.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)
i took Linzess for constipation. It caused unpridicted diarhhia.
I didn’t want to have the runs everyday so I stopped taking it! I went back to high fiber foods.

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Re: Lovebug (# 4)

I agree with you it is the best medicine that helps with constipation and irritable bile syndrome. Especially if you are on medications that causes constipation.

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I feel like Linzess empties out all the bad acid’s and unnecessary liquids from my stomach so I do feel immediate loss of weight. Then I am very careful about what I eat which also helps with weight loss.

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