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Is 145mcg or 72mcg Linaclotide available in the UK?
I’ve noticed on forums that many people have tweaked their dose to 145mcg or 75 mcg to get it to work for them, but it seems
Constella
is only available as 290mcg, which is going to involve a lot of rejections of the drug since 290mcg may be too strong for some people.
I’ve noticed on forums that many people have tweaked their dose to 145mcg or 75 mcg to get it to work for them, but it seems
Constella
is only available as 290mcg, which is going to involve a lot of rejections of the drug since 290mcg may be too strong for some people.
xjrs
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IBS Network
4 years ago
Constella ?
Does anyone know if
Constella
is ever coming back ? I’ve struggled for over 6 months now without it, with no alternative ☹️ Someone must know something, pharmacists have no clue either.
Does anyone know if
Constella
is ever coming back ? I’ve struggled for over 6 months now without it, with no alternative ☹️ Someone must know something, pharmacists have no clue either.
Tashal73
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IBS Network
5 years ago
UK Supply of Linaclotide / Constella
If I stop using
Constella
I'm backed up again. (Sorry tmi) I follow a gluten-free, low lactose/fodmap diet. That has improved the pain associated with IBS. I still have horrific gas which
Constella
helps eliminate from my body. So of anyone has any tips on that it would would be great.
If I stop using
Constella
I'm backed up again. (Sorry tmi) I follow a gluten-free, low lactose/fodmap diet. That has improved the pain associated with IBS. I still have horrific gas which
Constella
helps eliminate from my body. So of anyone has any tips on that it would would be great.
lozzie84
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IBS Network
5 years ago
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I've tried all medication under the sun and nothing has given me any relief really except
Constella
which there's currently a manufacturing problem with in the UK. Anyway, I'm just looking for a bit of advice really.
I've tried all medication under the sun and nothing has given me any relief really except
Constella
which there's currently a manufacturing problem with in the UK. Anyway, I'm just looking for a bit of advice really.
RhiannonT
in
IBS Network
5 years ago
Botox and colonoscopy
I'm currently taking 290mg
Constella
. I have debilitating pain with bowel movements, blood and mucus in stools.
I'm currently taking 290mg
Constella
. I have debilitating pain with bowel movements, blood and mucus in stools.
RhiannonT
in
IBS Network
5 years ago
Post Lap Advice
I usually take
Constella
for it but there's been a manufacturing problem here so I'm not on it at the moment. 😭 The doctor is going to try and find an alternative. I've tried everything from Peppermint tea to Laxido. Initially I was passing wind, but the last 2 days I've not passed much.
I usually take
Constella
for it but there's been a manufacturing problem here so I'm not on it at the moment. 😭 The doctor is going to try and find an alternative. I've tried everything from Peppermint tea to Laxido. Initially I was passing wind, but the last 2 days I've not passed much.
RhiannonT
in
Endometriosis UK
5 years ago
Blood in stools. Feeling low.
I'm on
Constella
to combat this. My IBS nurse is great, she's sent off stool samples as I have alternating bowel habbits (mainly constipation but sometimes Diorrehra). I have a lot of very very dark blood in my stools. I'm so so fatigued/tired all the time too.
I'm on
Constella
to combat this. My IBS nurse is great, she's sent off stool samples as I have alternating bowel habbits (mainly constipation but sometimes Diorrehra). I have a lot of very very dark blood in my stools. I'm so so fatigued/tired all the time too.
RhiannonT
in
IBS Network
5 years ago
Opinions please?
I’m on a drug called
Constella
, but sometimes my pooh is like water. It’s unbearable. Tried all the diets suggested and had about 10 different tests to check my guts/bowels. Have been told my guts are amazing!! Are they?????????? What do people think about colonic irrigation?
I’m on a drug called
Constella
, but sometimes my pooh is like water. It’s unbearable. Tried all the diets suggested and had about 10 different tests to check my guts/bowels. Have been told my guts are amazing!! Are they?????????? What do people think about colonic irrigation?
Juggins1978
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IBS Network
5 years ago
My bowel is giving up! Is this common with lupus patients?
My bowel in particular is worrying as the final portion (sigmoid) has given up so there is no motility and even with the strongest laxatives and drugs (
constella
and resalor) I am still not able to go. I am resorting to enemas ....
My bowel in particular is worrying as the final portion (sigmoid) has given up so there is no motility and even with the strongest laxatives and drugs (
constella
and resalor) I am still not able to go. I am resorting to enemas ....
Ieuann133
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Does anyone experience bloating and rapid weight gain when taking constella?
I also feel bloated and puffy skinned.... i am taking
constella
to help with chronic constipation but i am wondering if this is causing my bloating.... if anyone can help me, I would be so grateful....
I also feel bloated and puffy skinned.... i am taking
constella
to help with chronic constipation but i am wondering if this is causing my bloating.... if anyone can help me, I would be so grateful....
Ieuann133
in
IBS Network
6 years ago
Bowel seems to have stopped
Colo rectal consultant prescribed Prucalopride and latterly
Constella
but neither of these work now either. I'm due to see a gastro at the end of May in London. I'm paying for this myself in desperation (no private medical insurance) as no-one is taking me seriously.
Colo rectal consultant prescribed Prucalopride and latterly
Constella
but neither of these work now either. I'm due to see a gastro at the end of May in London. I'm paying for this myself in desperation (no private medical insurance) as no-one is taking me seriously.
Moiseym
in
Thyroid UK
6 years ago
Sticky and difficult to pass stool
I have recently added
Constella
to my one and a half movicol sachet regime. (I have severe constipation). However my stools are now about a 5 on the Bristol Scale ie very sticky and small in size. Has anyone got any advice on this I eat a balanced diet. Thank you.
I have recently added
Constella
to my one and a half movicol sachet regime. (I have severe constipation). However my stools are now about a 5 on the Bristol Scale ie very sticky and small in size. Has anyone got any advice on this I eat a balanced diet. Thank you.
patio12
in
IBS Network
6 years ago
New drug Constella (Linaclotide)
I have just been given a new drug called
Constella
290mg but forgot to ask if I should take this with the Movicol. Can anyone also tell me if I can take this with peppermint oil capsules?
I have just been given a new drug called
Constella
290mg but forgot to ask if I should take this with the Movicol. Can anyone also tell me if I can take this with peppermint oil capsules?
patio12
in
IBS Network
6 years ago
Constella
I have been taking
constella
for around 2.5 months now and it seems to have stopped working! The first two weeks taking it were awful (the GI specialist told me that it would be so I expected that), but then it started to help a lot afterwards.
I have been taking
constella
for around 2.5 months now and it seems to have stopped working! The first two weeks taking it were awful (the GI specialist told me that it would be so I expected that), but then it started to help a lot afterwards.
kimmy3
in
IBS Network
6 years ago
Newly diagnosed
I was prescribed
Constella
(Linness ) 290 mg. I have only been on it for four days and am interested in how it is affecting others.
I was prescribed
Constella
(Linness ) 290 mg. I have only been on it for four days and am interested in how it is affecting others.
Mapleleaf17
in
IBS Network
7 years ago
Constella / linaclotide takers help!
Do you find that drinking lots of water helps or hinders? I drink more than 2l water per day but still struggle some days!
Do you find that drinking lots of water helps or hinders? I drink more than 2l water per day but still struggle some days!
Nettiedc
in
IBS Network
7 years ago
Should I see a private GI specialist? What are your experiences? (UK)
EDIT: I have a follow up appointment with the specialist I saw previously in the middle of September and have started trying out
Constella
.
EDIT: I have a follow up appointment with the specialist I saw previously in the middle of September and have started trying out
Constella
.
kimmy3
in
IBS Network
7 years ago
Has anyone tried Constella/ Linaclotide for IBS C ?
digestive heath specialist she put me on pro biotics, magenesium, vit B & D, which has helped with the constipation I go every day but do not feel like it's totally emptying etc, and everyday after lunch onwards my stomach bloats right up, I've just been to the hospital and the doctor has given me
Constella
digestive heath specialist she put me on pro biotics, magenesium, vit B & D, which has helped with the constipation I go every day but do not feel like it's totally emptying etc, and everyday after lunch onwards my stomach bloats right up, I've just been to the hospital and the doctor has given me
Constella
walker2796
in
IBS Network
7 years ago
cronic constipation
i have and ostomy for no good reason it does not work. i have caonstapation real ba for years and still do . started to take
constella
,it works but mostly all watery some stool anyone else have that problem?
i have and ostomy for no good reason it does not work. i have caonstapation real ba for years and still do . started to take
constella
,it works but mostly all watery some stool anyone else have that problem?
ggerry
in
IBS Network
7 years ago
IBS +vegetative dystonia
Doctor proscribed me
Constella
290mg. Firs time it starts with diarea. Now I am trying 1/4 of 290mg. Lets see. But really I am very tired od everything. I lost my life hapiness, my energy, postive attitude...
Doctor proscribed me
Constella
290mg. Firs time it starts with diarea. Now I am trying 1/4 of 290mg. Lets see. But really I am very tired od everything. I lost my life hapiness, my energy, postive attitude...
inga999
in
IBS Network
7 years ago
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