You should not use Amitiza if you have a blockage in your digestive tract, or if you have severe diarrhea.
Stop taking Amitiza and call your doctor if you feel light-headed every time you take this medicine.
A nursing baby could develop diarrhea if the mother takes lubiprostone while breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby, and talk with your doctor if the baby develops diarrhea.
You may have tightness in your chest or feel short of breath within 1 hour of taking this medicine. This side effect should go away within 3 hours, but it may occur again when you take your next dose. Talk with your doctor if this side effect becomes bothersome.
Call your doctor at once if you have severe or ongoing nausea or diarrhea.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Amitiza if you have a blockage in your digestive tract, or if you have severe diarrhea.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
A nursing baby could develop diarrhea if the mother takes Amitiza while breastfeeding. Ask your doctor about any risk, and tell your doctor if the baby develops diarrhea.
How should I take Amitiza?
Amitiza is usually taken twice daily. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Take Amitiza with food and water to prevent nausea.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
You may have tightness in your chest or feel short of breath within 1 hour after taking Amitiza. This side effect should go away within 3 hours, but it may occur again when you take your next dose. Talk with your doctor if this side effect becomes bothersome.
Do not take this medicine if you have severe diarrhea. Call your doctor for instructions.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
