I've never had a bad batch of VSL. Maybe stop it for a few days and see if anything changes? A few days off from your probiotic shouldn't be significant. 

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I once had a bad batch before and it tasted alot like this one tastes.  Will call VSL3 on Tuesday -- just wanted to see if anyone else had experienced this.  The packaging has also changed so it could be that they've changed the formulation.

thanks.

I'm pretty sure the formulation hasn't changed.

Does your packaging look different? Mine does. Lot number : 604097

The lot #s change all the time. If you post a picture of the packaging I can compare. If the product is exposed to heat or just unrefrigerated too long the appearance changes. Have you noticed a difference?

formulation has changed -- my pharmacist called and confirmed.  That's why it tastes awful and caused a huge increase in my output.  They told my pharmacist they've been getting lots of complaints about the taste.

yes i found out that now they are making it in Italy not use i also got sick i don't know what to do taste awful i took mine back to pharmacy any ideas what to replace it with and anyone has a doctor in ny that knows about j pouches and that are accesible if you need them have been on cipro for five years can't seem to get off has a special diet helped  i have seen BO SHEN BUT NOT EASY TO GET TOO AND EXPENSIVE ALOT OF ULCERS WHERE MY J POUCH IS CONNECTED  THANKS

I MEANT NOT USA WHERE IT WAS MADE

VSL#3 has always been made in Italy. 

Debbie, I take Align, but it is a single probiotic strain. It is known for helping with IBS. My husband takes it too. I think it is more shelf stable than VSL#3.

Jan

I've just filled a new prescription, and the packaging is indeed very different (it's more compact, which is a good thing, but the smaller packets are a bit harder to empty). The product itself seems slightly more powdery and prone to becoming airborne, whereas the previous product was more granular. I started the new stuff this morning and hope I don't reproduce Scallop's unpleasant experience, but I'll post either way.

I've been taking the "new" VSL #3 DS for over a month now, and for me the efficacy and tolerability seem identical. The minor inconveniences I noted above require some adaptation. I do like the more compact packaging, and I suspect my pharmacy does, too.

I read somewhere that the formulation was changing to become lactose free.