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Is It Fine To Take Linzess In The Evening?

I just started taking Linzess over the week end. I didn t take this a.m. because of work and was concerned about running to the bathroom. I had a very small breakfast and lunch do I took as soon as I came home from work before eating anything. Is it OK to take it at this time of day?
posted on Thu, 13 Feb 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Linzness (linaclotide) is indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, the recommended dose of LINZESS is 145 mcg taken orally once daily on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes prior to the first meal of the day. For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, recommended dose of LINZESS is 290 mcg taken orally once daily on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes prior to the first meal of the day. Its better before first meal of a day. Regarding dosage your treating doctor will decide, i have just given the standard dose. Stop taking LINZESS and call your doctor right away if you get severe diarrhea during treatment with LINZESS. All the best.

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Is It Fine To Take Linzess In The Evening?

Hi and welcome to HCM. Linzness (linaclotide) is indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, the recommended dose of LINZESS is 145 mcg taken orally once daily on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes prior to the first meal of the day. For Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, recommended dose of LINZESS is 290 mcg taken orally once daily on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes prior to the first meal of the day. Its better before first meal of a day. Regarding dosage your treating doctor will decide, i have just given the standard dose. Stop taking LINZESS and call your doctor right away if you get severe diarrhea during treatment with LINZESS. All the best. Regards Dr Santosh