VSL #3

jipalmerMember

Hey everyone,
I have been advised by my GI doctor to try VSL #3 probiotic. Has anyone else tried? If so, success? Any thoughts on how often to take it (I got the regular strength vs the double strength and it says to take anywhere from 2-4 packets a day) or how to take it? Has anyone found it cheaper than buying it directly from the manufacturer?

Thanks!
Jill

4/21/159:56 PM

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Scott FMember

I only know of two ways to get the price down significantly. One is if your insurance company covers the DS (prescription only) strength - this varies from one insurance to the other. The other way is to go through through an assistance program (essentially financial aid) that requires income documentation.

Lots of folks here use VSL #3. It seems to work best at preventing pouchitis, which can make it tricky to judge if it's working.

4/21/1510:36 PM

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jipalmerMember

Ok, thanks for the info! Have you taken it? If so, how many packets a day did you do? The regular strength says anywhere from 2-8 packs a day.

4/22/157:19 PM

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Scott FMember

I take 4 packets per day of the DS (double strength). Two before breakfast and two before dinner.

4/22/157:21 PM

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