Important information about Amitiza

Use Amitiza exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor.Do not take Amitiza if you have severe diarrhea. Call your doctor for instructions.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have a history of hernia, gallstones, Crohn's disease, Hirschsprung's disease, impacted bowel movement, diverticulitis, polyps, or any other cause for obstruction in your gastrointestinal (digestive) system.

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.Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you think you have used too much medicine, or if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious Amitiza side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or is especially bothersome.