Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Livoluk can cause diarrhea and as a result, dehydration. Therefore, you must talk to your doctor when you experience any symptoms of dehydration like dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, feeling dizzy, lack of energy, etc. Your doctor will advise you on whether to continue taking Livoluk or go for an alternative medicine. In the meantime, you can ORS for relief from dehydration.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Constipation: Livoluk is non-digestible in human beings because of which, it passes as it is into the large intestine. The resident bacteria in the intestine act on it to convert it into lactic acid, acetic acid, and formic acid, drawing fluid into the stool and thus softening it. This makes it easier to pass the stool, and thus helps in relieving constipation.

Hepatic encephalopathy: In the event of liver failure, ammonia detoxification is difficult. If the level of ammonia in the bloodstream increases, it can reach the brain and damage it. Thus it is important to get rid of the excess ammonia. Livoluk pulls ammonia from the bloodstream and helps in discharging it via the stool, thus preventing brain damage.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Self-medicating and then discontinuing Livoluk as per one's own will can have detrimental effects on one's health as there are chances of a relapse. It is thus recommended that one takes Livoluk as prescribed by the doctor and continues with the treatment as per the recommendations. 

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Livoluk doesn't cause kidney failure. In fact, it can be used in patients struggling with chronic kidney diseases. Patients with chronic kidney disease struggle with detoxification. Livoluk can considerably reduce the levels of serum urea and creatinine. It can also reduce uric acid levels. 

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Chronic constipation is one of the very common gastrointestinal problems faced by the people suffering from diabetes. The goal of therapy should be to ease symptoms and facilitate defecation. The primary goal of treatment is to change lifestyle by incorporating physical activity, changing diet, eating more fiber, etc. to decrease constipation. The second line of treatment is to recommend an osmotic laxative and in that category, Livoluk is one of the most frequently prescribed laxatives. Therefore, yes, Livoluk is safe to be used in diabetics.