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What is Amitiza?
Amitza is a brand name for the drug Lubiprostone, a drug used in the treatment of chronic constipation. It works both to soften the stool and initiate bowel movements. Amitza is a brand name owned by Sucampo / Takeda.
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2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Amitiza.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 50% |
| Constipation | 1 | 50% |
Based on the patients currently taking Amitiza.
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How long current patients have been taking Amitiza or how long patients were taking Amitiza before stopping.