Tegaserod for Constipation, Chronic User Reviews
Brand names: Zelnorm
Tegaserod has an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 from a total of 11 reviews for the off-label treatment of Constipation, Chronic. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Tegaserod
- chiavet
- September 15, 2010
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "I used Zelnorm and it was the best thing for my constipation. I hate that they took it off the market. Nothing works as good as Zelnorm. Now, I deal with the pain, cramps being bedridden for half a day due to constipation. I wish they would bring it back."
- Anonymous
- October 1, 2010
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "I have suffered with Crohns disease, IBS, and gastroparesis for years. I know I'm coming late in the game to any discussions, but this is due to my frustrations. When I was taking Zelnorm I could actually live a normal life, with normal bathroom habits. Since this drug has been pulled from the market I have suffered through trial after trial of replacement therapies, none of which have helped. My only hope now is an emergency IND to get Zelnorm.... unless it is available elsewhere. I am even willing to travel outside the country to get back to Zelnorm."
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- toonh...
- March 13, 2014
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "My husband has chronic constipation. And has very bad cramping. He takes a stool softener and takes 2 different prescription laxatives. Which he says is really no help. He also can't take any type pain medicines since they cause constipation. The doc put him on Zelnorm. He says it was a miracle ...right off it stopped the constant pain in left side. Then started to have normal pain free bowel movements. He said he hasn't felt so good. And was heartbroken when they recalled it. He said he would like to continue Eben though its got side effects but they won't let him. So Zelmorm does work and well enough to want to take keep taking even at his own risk. He says would be worth it."
- dtvret
- July 22, 2007
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "I am a 55 yr old woman and Zelnorm did wonders for me. I have had trouble since I was a teenager. Over the counter laxatives were so unpredictable and inconvenient for me. Zelnorm has helped me for 2 years and I have enough of them left from free samples and a 90 day supply that I will continue to take it for as long as I can. "
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- Anonymous
- May 15, 2009
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "I wish they had not pulled this drug from the market. It was the only medicine that actually worked and worked well with no side effects. I have since tried Amitiza for my constipation and it made me so nauseous and sick I had to discontinue use. I'm miserable now without my Zelnorm."
- guest
- April 28, 2008
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "I was 25 when I was finally diagnosed with IBS-C. I only took Zelnorm ONCE and i immediately felt better for a week. IT basically flushed my system out all at once and I never felt so good in my life. I didn't take it regularly only when I REALLY needed it. 2 pills did the trick."
- wonde...
- September 7, 2009
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "This was the only thing that help me with my bloating and constipation. I have suffered for years with this...I want my Zelnorm back!"
- Anonymous
- May 12, 2012
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "Was the best help I had ever. Bring it back. "
- RRF
- February 28, 2010
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "Zelnorm was the first medicine in my life to work effectively since I was a teenager (I'm 68 now). It was so disappointing when it was pulled off the market. Nothing has helped me since."
- Anonymous
- June 16, 2009
Zelnorm (tegaserod) "It was the only thing that actually improved my chronic constipation and bloating and since it's gone of the market I haven't found anything too close to the results I experienced with Zelnorm."
- beent...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 19, 2022
"it worked, it was like a miracle until it was taken off the market. Now, years later, it doesn't work as well but works better than anything else I've used. It's heartbreaking to see it go away again."
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Zelnorm (tegaserod) "If I could have one wish I would wish this medication back on market. Zelnorm helped my condition as no other medication had or as of now. Nothing I do will replace the relief of Zelnorm for my personal condition. PLEASE bring Zelnorm back on the market."