Methods are provided that include a method of reducing fluid loss in a
subterranean formation comprising placing a lost circulation composition
comprising a base fluid and a swellable elastomer in at least a portion
of a subterranean formation comprising a lost circulation zone; allowing
the swellable elastomer to at least partially swell upon contact with a
fluid; and allowing the lost circulation composition to at least
partially reduce the loss of fluid to the subterranean formation.
Additional methods are also provided.