You may report side effects to FDA at 1-80 or at In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Amitiza 24mcg is a prescription laxative medication. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Constipation happens, but for some people it happens way too often and its a serious source of discomfort. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Get medical help right away if you develop any trouble breathing or chest tightness/discomfort/pain.ДЄ very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, you may not be able to tell this reaction apart from a rare, severe reaction that also causes trouble breathing and/or chest pain. This reaction is usually not serious and generally goes away within 3 hours. Lubiprostone may rarely cause trouble breathing and chest tightness within 30 to 60 minutes after the first dose. Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if any of these serious side effects occur: fainting, dizziness, severe diarrhea/vomiting. Diarrhea and vomiting may increase the risk of these side effects. This medication may cause low blood pressure and possibly fainting. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: swelling of arms/legs, mental/mood changes. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Adults-8 micrograms (mcg) two times a day (once in the morning and once in the evening) with food and water.Nausea, diarrhea, gas, vomiting, dry mouth, runny nose, cough, fever, headache, joint/back pain, or trouble sleeping may occur.Children-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.ДЇor constipation caused by opioid medicines:.Adults-24 micrograms (mcg) two times a day (once in the morning and once in the evening) with food and water.Dosage: Amitiza is available by prescription only. ItвЂ™s available in two strengths: 8 mcg and 24 mcg. The medication may also improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.ДЇor oral dosage form (soft gelatin capsules): Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a brand-name prescription medication that's used to treat certain types of constipation. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. Amitiza is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adults with chronic non- cancer pain. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients.

Amitiza 24 mcg