How do members experience Lubiprostone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Constipation 108 64
Bowel problems 33 20
Bowel irritability 31 19
Irritable bowel syndrome 18 10
Chronic constipation 8 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 8
Nausea 5
Abdominal bloating 3
Abdominal pain 2
Chronic diarrhea 2
Loose bowel movements 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 13
Mild 29
None 46

Member evaluations

MargotGlass

evaluated on Oct 28, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

Frankunsusan

evaluated on Jan 08, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Major
  • Side effects: None