Talking to Your Doctor
Preparing for Your Doctor Visit
Your healthcare provider is there to help you, but no one knows your symptoms as well as you do. So, make the most of each healthcare provider visit by preparing to describe your situation in as much detail as possible. Here are some tips on preparing for the visit. Tips on preparing for the visit
Symptom Tracker
This tool can help you track your symptoms to help better prepare for your visit. Learn more about the Symptom Tracker
Tips for a Healthy Conversation
Once you are in the healthcare provider's office, you may find it embarrassing or difficult to discuss your bowel habits. That's normal. Just remember, your healthcare provider is a professional, who has similar conversations with many other patients. Keep that in mind so you don't leave anything out. After all, the more they know about your symptoms and their impact on you, the more your healthcare provider can help.
Tips on discussing IBS with Constipation
Treatment Conversation Guide
This tool can guide you during your conversation with your healthcare professional.
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Locate a Doctor
This service can help you find a healthcare provider who can help assess your constipation symptoms and determine the appropriate treatment for you.
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Indication
AMITIZA (8 mcg) twice daily is approved to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in women 18 years of age and older.
Important Safety Information
AMITIZA is not for everyone. If you know or suspect you have a bowel blockage, do not take AMITIZA. If you are unsure, your healthcare provider should evaluate your condition before starting AMITIZA. You should not take AMITIZA if you have severe diarrhea.
AMITIZA has not been studied in pregnant women and should only be used during a pregnancy if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. Women should have a negative pregnancy test before beginning treatment with AMITIZA and need to practice effective birth control measures. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while being treated with AMITIZA, talk to your healthcare provider to evaluate the risks to the fetus.
Some patients taking AMITIZA may experience nausea or diarrhea. If nausea occurs, take AMITIZA with food. If your nausea or diarrhea becomes severe, tell your healthcare provider.
Within an hour of taking AMITIZA, a sensation of chest tightness and shortness of breath may occur. These symptoms usually go away within three hours, but may recur with repeated use. Tell your healthcare provider if you experience these symptoms.
The most common side effects of taking AMITIZA (8 mcg) twice daily, pink capsules for IBS-C are nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. These are not all the side effects associated with AMITIZA.
Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
