zelnorm.......?'s

[plop9999]

yes hello...first time poster...i have been on zelnorm for about 4 years pretty regular...and coincedentally my heart began deteriorating at about the same time...im now at a ejection fraction on 15-17%...with a very bleak prognosis...i have recently retained an attorney....my question ...is there a chatroom out there somewhere that i can talk to people with my condition that is going through what i have gone through and will be going through with my legal actions...these class action suits/torte cases i just feel swallowed up not knowing what to expect...any advice will be greatly appreciated...ty pat.

[drbalo]

As what I know, FDA has suspended Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate) due to the increased risk of cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, unstable angina). Do you know about it?

[subra1980]

Read this: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01597.html

[rubra01]

May I know what you take the medicine for?

[plop9999]

yes i was prescribed zelnorm for constipation....have u any response to my questions?  ty

[drbalo]

May be you should talk to your lawyer. Feel free to share with us.

[johnson63]

yes i was prescribed zelnorm for constipation....have u any response to my questions?  ty

I think your doctor had made a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome. Are other causes of constipation ruled out?