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19 People found this comment helpful

I have suffered from Irritable Bowel for years! This product is the only one that helps me immediately! I take it upon the inital onset of symptoms and this gets it under control fast! I take the Equalactin Brand.

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2 People found this comment helpful

I was given this medication to help prevent cronic diarrea but all it had done was make my diarrhea worse and cause stomach pain.

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lesaa | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/12/2021
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.0
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I was given this medication for chronic constipation. After taking for a couple of days I started experiencing leg cramps, that became nightly. Once I stopped taking it, the cramps finally went away.

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uffda | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/31/2019
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 3.7
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24 hours after 2nd dose had explosive diarrhea!!

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bmhopeful | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/4/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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For years I had chronic constipation. Tried everything some worked others had terrible side effects. I switched to daily psyllium husk consumption. That worked but huge daily BM and copious amounts of gas formation. Developed a cyclic condition of no BM with only passage of clear(!) watery fluid. (Examination including Colonoscopy, all negative.) Condition relieved by a single dose of MgO suspension, cherry flavored. I settled on self diagnosis of IBS. Developed a daily regime of 2500mg Polycarbophil and X2 teaspoons Psyllium. Symptoms have slowly abated, regular BM, some gas (the Psyllium), occasional mild constipation but no discomfort, no surprises. I gave only a three star rating because I am not convinced if condition is now under control - I need more experience since I've only followed this regime for 3 months.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2013
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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nick | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/11/2013
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 3.7
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explosive diarrea

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/28/2013
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.7
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I have IBS-D and have adjusted my diet and tried other prescription medications along with OTC fiber products to help control horrible and very embarrassing digestive symptoms. Some of them helped, but they all made the non-diarrhea symptoms worse (gas, bloating, pain, etc.) This is the only fiber product I've found that helps and doesn't cause horrible gas too. It even helps keep things from getting too bad if I accidentally eat something that would normally really bother me. It's not a miracle cure for IBS, but it can help keep things mild enough that you get to have a social life and work normally. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/10/2013
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had constipation for many years. I've tried many different medications without much relief. I recently (past month) started taking FiberCon (over the counter), started eating oatmeal for breakfast, and increased my vegetable and fruit consumption. I am regular and feel great.

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Peg | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years |
2/20/2013
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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Suffered from IBS, chronic diarrhea, and 6-12 mvnts/day. After a few weeks taking one Fibercon or Kirkland FiberTab daily, I rarely have issues at all. Been taking off and on for ~ 5 years. Also drink Lactaid milk (or take lactase tabs) as I seem to have become lactose intolerant in middle age. These two changes in my diet have transformed my life!

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Jean P | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/21/2011
Condition: Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Overall rating 1.0
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I developed a severe rash of the neck (front & rear), upper chest, shoulders, palms of hands, elbows - appears to be "hives". Has remained with me now for 4 days. Taking OTC Anti-histamines; but no relief. Next step is appointment with MD for stronger med - (MD suggested predizone?)

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Jano | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/10/2010
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I have suffered from IBS, constipation for a few years and this is the only medication I have found that is non-habit forming and works without producing excess gas. I;ve been using for about 1 1/2 months now with no adverse side effects.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/4/2008
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I have suffered from Irritable Bowel for years! This product is the only one that helps me immediately! I take it upon the inital onset of symptoms and this gets it under control fast! I take the Equalactin Brand.

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wviz77 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2008
Condition: Diarrhea
Overall rating 2.3
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I was given this medication to help prevent cronic diarrea but all it had done was make my diarrhea worse and cause stomach pain.

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