I have a history of diverticulosis. Twice now when food got trapped in the intestine pockets, I have been prescribed Lactulose. When I asked how this worked so quickly to eliminate my pain, the doctor explained this medication acts as a magnet to enter the pockets and then eliminates the rotting food particles trapped in there. It creates moisture and sends it on its way thru the intestines where it should go. Published: September 21, 2007 ::

This stuff tastes great, especially compared to Milk of Magnesia. Highly reccomend if you can't stand the taste of other constipation remedies. Published: March 02, 2008 ::

My son is 17 months old and has had a horrible time with constipation since he was about 6 months old. We have tried Miralax, mineral oil, and changes in his diet. Nothing has worked. I took him to the doctor and said we have to do something. He shouldn't scream and cry when he has a BM so we decided to try Lactulose. I have him his first dose on Saturday morning and by Monday he was pretty much normal. Hopefully this is our answer. Published: June 02, 2008 ::

I love this stuff. I have had 2-3 BM everyday since the 3rd day I started using it which was 3 months ago. I use it in combination with Amitiza and it works great. I have tried drinking so many weird things from fiber to mirilax to mineral oil to vinegar to prune juice and I must say compared to those things the Lactulose goes down much easier. It tastes like Karo syurp. It is very inexpensive compared to laxatives and fiber stuff. I get 2 liters for 10.00 and it lasts a little over a month. I work at a doctors office and I have highly recommended this to our doctors to prescribe their patients. Published: April 16, 2009 ::

I HAVE NOT HAD A GOOD BOWEL MOVEMENT FOR 13 DAYS,my physician had me try this on Friday a.m. takine twice a day, on Monday still hasn't worked. But plenty of gas, nothing else. Published: May 03, 2009 ::

Excessive flatulance accompaied by stomach soreness Published: April 26, 2009 ::

Long term use of apprx 3yrs caused Muscle weakness , pain , loss of energy, Published: February 04, 2009 ::

I took lactulose in both the syrup and powder forms. Even though constipation is one of the symptoms of my condition, lactulose worked too well. It was difficult to sit through an hour-long lecture, even though I emptied the bowels immediately before. I remember several occasions when I had to miss social events because of leaking. On top of that, this ranks just above Brussels sprouts in the worst things I've ever tasted. The drug barely helped my brain function, and I simply got sick of choking down 2 doses every day. I would rather chew asprin than drink another dose of lactulose. Published: October 17, 2008 ::

If you can tolerate the side effects of which the main one is now chronic diarrhea, My ammonia levels have come down from the highest documented level of 118 my last blood test indicated my ammonia level at 72. I've been taking it three times a day for two and a half months now and I have noticed that episodes from elevated ammonia are now somewhat milder and less frequent. Dr. has now added Flagyl(an antibiotic) and a low protein diet. Fingers are crossed, I hope this will help as well :) Published: June 09, 2009 ::

helped me to lower ammonia levels but found too much diareha, and much thirst. weaknes a definite. Published: March 05, 2009 ::