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What is Acidophilus?

Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of several bacteria used in the production of yoghurt. Acidophilus is considered a probiotic or "friendly bacteria", outcompeting more harmful microorganisms for their food supply. People take acidophilus to help digestion or boost their immune system.

Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0 0%
Moderate
0 0%
Mild
0 0%
None
8 100%

Dosages

  2tab(s) as needed - as needed daily weekly 1 other daily 2 daily 2 tab(s) daily 10 mg daily 100 mg daily
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 24 Number of Patients: 24 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Acidophilus (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work
2 33% Did not seem to work: 33%
Other
2 33% Other: 33%
Course of treatment ended
2 33% Course of treatment ended: 33%

See all 6 patients who’ve stopped taking Acidophilus

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Acidophilus

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
3
2
3
9

Stopped Taking Acidophilus

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
3
2
0
1
1

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
3 38%
Usually
5 63%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
0 0%
A little
0 0%
Not at all
8 100%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
1 13%
< $25
4 50%

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

Report created on November 23, 2009.