What is Lactulose?
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TYPES:Generic: LactuloseBrand:
Lactulose is a laxative drug taken as an oral syrup and used to treat constipation. It is also used in the prevention and treatment of portal-systemic encephalopathy, a neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with liver disease.
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How do members experience Lactulose?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 256 | 17 | |
| Constipation | 104 | 56 | |
| Bowel problems | 29 | 16 | |
| Chronic constipation | 6 | 5 | |
| High ammonia levels | 6 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 8 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 3 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 2 | |
| Excessive gas | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Bowel incontinence | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 14 | |
| Mild | 13 | |
| None | 53 |
Member evaluations
Anne Brewitt
evaluated on Nov 15, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
vinton boy
evaluated on Apr 22, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
Fluff4brains
evaluated on Nov 18, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Slight
- Side effects: None
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