Tegaserod for Constipation, Chronic User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 14, 2012

Tegaserod "If I could have one wish, I would wish this medication back on the 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."

• chi...
• September 15, 2010

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

Tegaserod "I have suffered with Crohn's 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."

• too...
• March 13, 2014

Tegaserod "My husband has chronic constipation and has very bad cramping. He takes a stool softener and takes two different prescription laxatives, which he says are really no help. He also can't take any type of pain medicine since they cause constipation. The doc put him on Zelnorm. He says it was a miracle. Right off, it stopped the constant pain in his left side. Then he 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 even though it's got side effects, but they won't let him. So Zelnorm does work and well enough to want to keep taking it even at his own risk. He says it would be worth it."

• dtv...
• July 22, 2007

Tegaserod "I am a 55-year-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."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2009

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."

• gue...
• April 28, 2008

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. Two pills did the trick."

• won...
• September 7, 2009

Tegaserod "This was the only thing that helped me with my bloating and constipation. I have suffered for years with this... I want my Zelnorm back!"

• Anonymous
• May 12, 2012

Tegaserod "Was the best help I had ever. Bring it back."

• RRF...
• February 28, 2010

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

Tegaserod "It was the only thing that actually improved my chronic constipation and bloating, and since it's gone off the market, I haven't found anything too close to the results I experienced with Zelnorm."

• bee...
• 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."