Amitiza Prescription Online

Amitiza - Overview

Amitiza is a medication used in the management of specific types of constipation. People who need an Amitiza prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe Amitiza medication, including Amitiza 24 mcg and Amitiza 8 mcg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Amitiza Used For?

Amitiza prescription medication contains the active ingredient lubiprostone and belongs to a class of medications known as chloride channel activators. In this capacity, Amitiza capsules enhance the secretion of chloride-rich intestinal fluid through turning on areas of the apical membrane of the human intestine. Amitiza medication is indicated for certain cases of chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in some adult women. Through the secretion of extra intestinal fluid, Amitiza prescription capsules enhance intestinal motility and helps reduce constipation.

Amitiza - Dosage and Cost

Amitiza medication is available as Amitiza 8 mcg and Amitiza 24 mcg in pink and orange colored oval capsules. Amitiza is often prescribed at doses of Amitiza 8 mcg twice daily or Amitiza 24 mcg twice daily, depending on the indication for use. Amitiza should be taken orally with water and food. Amitiza costs up to $5 per Amitiza 24 mcg capsule, at many pharmacies in the United States, making it a moderately expensive medication. At times, it is possible to find an Amitiza coupon online or from the manufacturer when paying for the prescription out of pocket.

Can I Buy Amitiza Online?

Amitiza mediction is a prescription medication in the United States. As a result, Amitiza OTC (over the counter) is not available from pharmacies in the US and one cannot simply buy Amitiza online. People who need an Amitiza prescription, however, can use Push Health to connect with a licensed medical provider and get Amitiza medication, including Amitiza 8 mcg and Amitiza 24 mcg tablets, near you.

Amitiza - Side Effects

Amitiza prescription medication, like other medications, can cause side effects. Side effects from Amitiza use include nausea, headache, abdominal pain and distention, flatulence and diarrhea. People with a hypersensitivity or allergy to Amitiza medication or ingredients in the formulation should not use Amitiza or similar medications. Amitiza capsules and alcohol should not be used together. Prior to using Amitiza prescription medication, one should discuss concerns and possible side effects with a pharmacist and medical provider.

More Amitiza Information

• Amitiza - FDA