IBS drug Zelnorm withdrawn from market due to Ischemic events

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

found at nurse.com

ibs drug withdrawn from market

fda: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/tegaserod.htm

[Diary/Dairy, RN]

Wow, that is interesting to know, I had considered taking this drug and was not a candidate for it.

I thought I had not seen those commercials in a while!!

[BrnEyedGirl, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

The adds have already started "If you or a loved one have taken the IBS drug Zelnorm, and had a stroke or heart attack, please call the law offices of,...."

[Diary/Dairy, RN]

The adds have already started "If you or a loved one have taken the IBS drug Zelnorm, and had a stroke or heart attack, please call the law offices of,...."

Wow, boy, those lawyers sure do move fast!!