What is Lubiprostone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LubiprostoneBrand:
Lubiprostone is a gastrointestinal agent used for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation; treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adult women.
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How do members experience Lubiprostone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 108 | 64 | |
| Bowel problems | 33 | 20 | |
| Bowel irritability | 31 | 19 | |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 18 | 10 | |
| Chronic constipation | 8 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 8 | |
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 3 | |
| Abdominal pain | 2 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 2 | |
| Loose bowel movements | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 29 | |
| None | 46 |
Member evaluations
TheWorshipper
evaluated on May 15, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Major
- Side effects: None
tigger13039
evaluated on Mar 08, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for bowel irritability: Slight
- Side effects: None
whatacall
evaluated on Dec 10, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for irritable bowel syndrome: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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