Amitiza Coupon & Discounts

Amitiza Information:

• What
Treating chronic constipation. It is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in women. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine is a chloride channel activator. It works by increasing fluid secretion in the intestine, which increases intestinal muscle movement and helps you to pass the stool.
• How

- Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take this medicine by mouth with food.
- Take this medicine with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- Swallow this medicine whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
- Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use this medicine.


• Precautions

- Some medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have diarrhea or a history of stomach or bowel blockage
- if you have liver or kidney problems


• Side Effects

- All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects.
- Back pain; diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; heartburn; nausea; stomach pain, upset, or bloating; tiredness; vomiting.
- Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning or tingling of the skin; chest discomfort; depression; increased, decreased, or painful urination; irregular heartbeat; severe or persistent diarrhea or nausea; shortness of breath; swelling of the hands or feet.
- This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at
- http://www.fda.gov/medwatch
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• Storage
Store this medicine at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and away from pets.
• Overdose
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include fainting; flushing; loss of appetite; pale skin; shortness of breath.
• Additional Info

- If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- This medicine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
- This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.