I do agree with you that the newer a drug is, the more hesitant I'd be to take it. IBS-specific drugs have a terrible track record in the US, and most have either been pulled of the market completely due to side effects or their use has been drastically restricted. Not that this means Linzess will follow that path, but it's easier to have confidence in the safety and effectiveness of a drug that's been on the market for a long time. A very long time.
Best, H
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Have never taken this, but there is an info page
