Zelnorm Safety Questions, Zelnorm Answers
More Here>>Side Effects - FDA Reports 2006-2008
Medications A-Z: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZWelcome! Patientsville.com provides information about Zelnorm side effects. Check out Health Surveys and Health Polls. If you have questions about Zelnorm, you can post them to our Doctors or Ask Patient Community about Zelnorm.
>> Announcements
Check out our Hospital and Home Care Quality Reports.
Help Community - Post Your Side Effect
Ask Our Doctors about Zelnorm
Zelnorm Safety Reports
Total Zelnorm reports: 1706.Zelnorm FDA safety alerts: 2004 2007 .
Reported deaths: 66 Reported hospitalizations: 661.
Take Zelnorm Side Effects Survey or Share Your Zelnorm Story.
Reported Zelnorm Side Effects: chest pain, dizziness, dyspnoea, dyspnoea exertional, myocardial infarction, cardiac disorder, cerebrovascular accident, asthenia, heart rate increased, palpitations, hypertension.
Zelnorm Usage.
Showing 1-50 of 1706 Next >
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5289332-5Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 159.0 lb, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, pain in extremity. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5289606-8
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Apr 01, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, myocardial infarction. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/01/2006.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5290740-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 192.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disturbance in attention, dizziness, dry mouth, food craving, fungal infection, heart rate increased, insomnia, muscular weakness, nervousness. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG 1 TWICE DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5290904-2
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, fatigue, heart rate increased, hypotension. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5291032-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, chest discomfort, chest pain, disorientation, dizziness, gait disturbance, headache, migraine, neck pain. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5291838-X
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, fibromyalgia, malaise, pain. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5292000-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 06, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 174.0 lb, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, pain in extremity, vomiting. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5293049-0
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Physician from PHILIPPINES on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5293082-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5293083-0
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with LOTREL, CYMBALTA, CELEXA, PANLOR DC, ROBAXIN, ALEVE. Patient died.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294379-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 266.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrooesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, chest pain, impaired work ability. ZELNORM dosage: 1 TABLET 6MG TWO X DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294433-1
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute sinusitis, agitation, deafness, ear congestion, influenza like illness, pruritus, somnolence, tinnitus. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294434-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catheterisation cardiac, chest pain, coronary arterial stent insertion, coronary artery occlusion. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX, PRILOSEC, ZESTRIL, REGLAN, NORTRIPTYLINE, PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294488-4
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, rectal haemorrhage. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, QD. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294489-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, eating disorder, malaise, nausea, stomach discomfort. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294560-9
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: crying, depression, self-injurious ideation. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294568-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 98.00 lb, was diagnosed with constipation, diarrhoea, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood glucose increased, breast mass, cardiac murmur, chest pain, constipation, dizziness, dysphonia, fatigue. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294577-4
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, heart rate decreased, labyrinthitis, syncope, vertigo. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294596-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation, hypertension and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure diastolic increased, headache. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, COREG, NIFEDIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294598-1
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with constipation, liver disorder and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, cardiac disorder, chest pain, confusional state, headache, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, pain in extremity. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, ACTIGALL, SYNTHROID, DIOVAN, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294599-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort, cold sweat, fatigue, heart rate increased, somnolence. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with MAXZIDE, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5294720-7
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, incision site haematoma, thrombosis. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5295667-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 179.0 lb, was diagnosed with diarrhoea and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, muscle spasms, palpitations. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5295963-9
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, atrial fibrillation, cardiac failure congestive. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5295964-0
Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA reported ZELNORM problem on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort, dyspepsia, myocardial infarction. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296273-6
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal operation, abdominal pain upper, eating disorder, weight decreased. ZELNORM dosage: 6MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, XANAX, ZIGERID. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296274-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, dyspepsia, gastric operation, infection, nausea. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296276-1
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation, anxiety, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, blood cholesterol increased, hypertension and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioplasty, chest pain, cold sweat, dyspnoea, myocardial infarction. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, ASPIRIN, LEXAPRO, PREVACID, VYTORIN, DIOVAN HCT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296279-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, faeces discoloured, haematochezia. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296361-4
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, plastic surgery. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296829-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, myocardial infarction. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296830-7
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac valve disease, heart rate increased. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296833-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac flutter, dyspnoea. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, QD. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5296836-8
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle spasms, suffocation feeling. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297370-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, face oedema, facial palsy, headache, loss of consciousness. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297377-4
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, blood glucose increased, blood potassium decreased. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297538-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, depression and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, chest pain, heart rate increased, irritable bowel syndrome, rash, scar. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR, CYMBALTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297542-6
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort, fatigue, visual field defect. ZELNORM dosage: 1/2 A 6 MG TABLET BID. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297544-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, dyspnoea, hypertension. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, DIOVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297545-1
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, cardiomegaly, dizziness, dyspnoea, echocardiogram abnormal, myalgia, pericardial effusion, x-ray abnormal. ZELNORM dosage: 6MG, BID ^ON AND OFF^. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297548-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hypersensitivity, blood cholesterol, muscle spasms, pain and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, shock, tremor. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ZYRTEC, ZETIA, ZANAFLEX, AZENZIA, NORCO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297551-7
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, cardiac stress test abnormal, palpitations. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297552-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, electrocardiogram abnormal, myocardial infarction, spinal fusion surgery. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with PAROXETINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, BUMETANIDE, BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE, TYLENOL, PEPCID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297556-6
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, aphasia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, cerebrovascular accident, cognitive disorder, depression, fall, hypoaesthesia facial, intervertebral disc operation. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, TRICOR, LIPITOR, OMACOR. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297557-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, influenza, myocardial infarction. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297559-1
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with diarrhoea, endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: no adverse effect. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297560-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac pacemaker insertion, chest pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, heart rate decreased. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297561-X
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from SOUTH AFRICA on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, dehydration, diarrhoea, malaise, vomiting. ZELNORM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297567-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZELNORM problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, stress. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, BID. Patient recovered.
Zelnorm Side Effects Report #5297569-4
ZELNORM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with ZELNORM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, chest pain, diarrhoea, mucous stools, rectal haemorrhage, stress. ZELNORM dosage: 6 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, ESTRADIOL, COMPAZINE, CRESTOR, TOPROL. Patient recovered.
Showing 1-50 of 1706 Next >
Drug Information: Tegaserod
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a604007.html
(te-gas'-a-rod)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| In some clinical studies, more people who took tegaserod had heart attacks, serious chest pain, or strokes than people who did not take tegaserod. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that the benefits of taking tegaserod are not greater than the risk of experiencing a heart attack, chest pain, or a stroke for most people. However, for certain people, the benefits of taking tegaserod may be greater than these risks. In order to be sure that only people in this group take tegaserod, the FDA has decided to make tegaserod available in the United States through a special distribution program.The special distribution program will allow people who meet certain requirements to receive tegaserod directly from the manufacturer after arrangements are made by their doctors. You may qualify for the program if you are a woman younger than 55 years old, you have irritable bowel syndrome or chronic idiopathic constipation and your symptoms did not improve when you took other medications or your symptoms did improve when you took tegaserod in the past.If you have certain other medical conditions, you may not be able to receive tegaserod through the distribution program. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any type of heart disease including a heart attack; angina (chest pain); pounding or irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; a stroke or 'mini-stroke'; high blood pressure; high cholesterol; diabetes; or circulation problems such as varicose veins, blood clots in the legs, or Raynaud's disease (problems with blood flow to the fingers, toes, ears, and nose). Your doctor will also ask you if you have or have had other medical conditions or have certain habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol to determine if you qualify for the tegaserod distribution program.If you do not meet the requirements for the special distribution program but you and your doctor believe that you need to take tegaserod to treat a condition that is life-threatening or severely limits your ability to do the things you need to do, your doctor should contact the FDA. There may be another way for you to receive tegaserod.Your doctor will give you information to read before you begin treatment with tegaserod. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You also can obtain more information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov) or the manufacturer's website. After you read this information for the first time, your doctor will ask you to sign an agreement that says that you understand the benefits and risks of taking tegaserod and that you will follow the directions for taking tegaserod safely.Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking tegaserod. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Tegaserod is used to relieve pain, bloating, and constipation caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS; a condition that causes stomach pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea) in women whose main symptom is constipation. This medication is also used to increase the frequency of bowel movements and relieve bloating, straining, and stomach pain in women and men with chronic idiopathic constipation (constipation that is not due to other diseases or medications and that has been a problem for longer than 6 months). Tegaserod is in a class of medications called serotonin agonists. It works by improving muscle movement and increasing production of fluid in the bowels.
How should this medicine be used?
Tegaserod comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day on an empty stomach shortly before a meal. Take tegaserod at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take tegaserod exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
If you have IBS with constipation, your doctor will probably tell you to take tegaserod for 4 to 6 weeks. If your symptoms improve, your doctor may tell you to take tegaserod for another 4 to 6 weeks. If you have chronic idiopathic constipation, you should talk to your doctor regularly to see if you should continue to take tegaserod. Be sure to tell your doctor how you are feeling, and do not take tegaserod for longer than your doctor prescribes.
Tegaserod controls the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic idiopathic constipation, but does not cure these conditions. Continue to take tegaserod even if you feel well. Do not stop taking tegaserod without talking to your doctor. If you stop taking tegaserod, your symptoms may return within 1 to 2 weeks.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking tegaserod,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to tegaserod or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, herbal products, or nutritional supplements you are taking. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of your medications or monitor you more carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have diarrhea now or if you often have diarrhea, and if you have or have ever had gallbladder, kidney, or liver disease; a blockage in your intestines or unexplained stomach pain; abdominal surgery (surgery on the area between your chest and hips); jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (blockage of bile or digestive juices flowing into the intestine that causes pain and/or jaundice); or ischemic colitis (decreased blood flow to the intestines causing rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhea, or stomach pain).
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking tegaserod, call your doctor. Do not breastfeed while you are taking tegaserod.
- you may have some diarrhea, especially during your first week of taking tegaserod. However, if you have a lot of diarrhea, or if you also have severe cramping, dizziness, light-headedness, fainting, blurred vision, upset stomach or a fast heartbeat, you should stop taking tegaserod and call your doctor immediately.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
You should skip the missed dose. Wait until the next time you are supposed to take tegaserod, and then take your normal dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Tegaserod may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- diarrhea
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- gas
- leg or back pain
- joint pain or problems
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- runny nose, congestion, or other cold symptoms
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience either of the following symptoms or the symptoms mentioned in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- hives
- itching
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes
- difficulty breathing and swallowing
- hoarseness
People with IBS may need to have abdominal surgery (surgery on any part of the body between the chest and the hips), especially gall bladder surgery, more often than people who do not have IBS. People with IBS who took tegaserod needed this type of surgery somewhat more often than people who did not take tegaserod. It is not known if taking tegaserod increases your chance of needing abdominal surgery. Talk to your doctor about the risk of taking this medication.
You should know that tegaserod rarely may cause ischemic colitis (decreased blood flow to the bowels). Tell your doctor and stop taking tegaserod right away if you have new or worsening stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, rectal bleeding, or blood in your stools.
Tegaserod may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- diarrhea
- headache
- stomach pain
- gas
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting when getting up too quickly from a lying position
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Brand name(s):
|