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What is Acidophilus?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: Acidophilus plus Bifidus Acidophilus Pearls BioPro Acidophilis Show all

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See also: Chewable Acidophilus Flora

Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of several bacteria used in the production of yoghurt. Acidophilus is considered a probiotic or "friendly bacteria", outcompeting more harmful microorganisms for their food supply. People take acidophilus to help digestion or boost their immune system.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
General health 90 27
Bowel irritability 37 9
Bowel problems 28 19
Support digestive health 13 5
Constipation 6 1

Show all 36 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 368 patients that have taken Acidophilus

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 2
None 56

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Acidophilus

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal cramps 1
Acid reflux 1
Cloudy urine 1
Painful urination 1

Why patients stopped taking Acidophilus

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 15
Did not seem to work 11
Course of treatment ended 7
Expense 5
Doctor's advice 1
Personal research 1
See all 34 patients who've stopped taking Acidophilus

Duration

Stopped taking Acidophilus

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 4
1 - 6 months 12
6 months - 1 year 8
1 - 2 years 3
2 - 5 years 4
5 - 10 years 2
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 30
Usually 23
Sometimes 5
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 10
Not at all hard to take 47
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 1
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 4
< $25 32
Not specified 21
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5 patient evaluations for Acidophilus

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Aug 17, 2012 (Started Jan 15, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 tab(s) Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 9, 2011 (Started Jun 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bowel urgency)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bowel irritability)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bowel incontinence)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 22, 2010 (Started Jun 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bowel urgency)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bowel irritability)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bowel incontinence)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 1, 2010 (Started Jul 04, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for General health)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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