Can Linzess Be Purchased Over The Counter Without A Prescription?

Posted on Wed, 24 Jan 2018

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Wed, 24 Jan 2018 Answered on

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Question : Can I get Linzess over the counter?
If you have one impaction how do you get started to get the bowels regular again?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it's not

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but unfortunately, linzess is a prescription drug that requires a prescription from your doctor...

Since you have already tried laxatives and no improvement occurred then you might need to schedule with your doctor for a manual fecal impaction or an enema to remove the dislodged and dried feces..

I hope you find this helpful...Feel free to ask further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee