Zelnorm Alternatives Compared
Zelnorm | Linzess | Amitiza |
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Zelnorm (tegaserod) | Linzess (linaclotide) | Amitiza (lubiprostone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation. Zelnorm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Functional Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Linzess may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Opioid-Induced Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Amitiza may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Related suggestions Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
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More about Zelnorm | More about Linzess (linaclotide) | More about Amitiza (lubiprostone) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Zelnorm has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 42 ratings on Drugs.com. 87% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Linzess has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 874 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Amitiza has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 273 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Zelnorm side effects in more detail. |
See also: Linzess side effects in more detail. |
See also: Amitiza side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Linzess prices |
View all Amitiza prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
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N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Zelnorm:
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A total of 59 drugs are known to interact with Linzess:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Amitiza:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
July 24, 2002 |
August 30, 2012 |
January 31, 2006 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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