Great...the Zelnorm isn't working as good...I know this happened to others...
#195770 - 07/14/05 04:26 PM
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jessica28
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I have been on zelnorm 6mg twice per day for about 2 months now. The last week, my bm's have been inconsistent and not as frequent, having to use magnesium and extra miralax as a boost. I know everyone has different methods, but what would be best? Going off for a day or two and then starting again? Or going off several days? I'm just nervous about the experimenting because I don't want to get too stopped up! Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!
Jessica
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#196025 - 07/15/05 10:52 AM
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Augie
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I'm thinking about stopping mine too. I have been on it for about 4 months?
There seems to be some controversy as to wether it is effective long term or only for a few months. I know the package says for 4 to 6 weeks, and it can be continued for another 4 to 6 weeks...so that makes 12 weeks max. Did you ask your doctor what his opinion on this is?
Some people on the board seem to be able to take long term without it losing it's effect...and I heard from a medical doctor that the 4-6 weeks was all it was tested for so it could be used as a daily med with no time constraints.
I don't know what to tell you. I have same questions as you, I'm afraid. 
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~ Beth
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Rumor has it that these don't work for extended use and therefore, that is why the diet is so dern effective! No pills will stop this forever. It can be used to HELP remedy but that's all.
I am not a doctor, but have learnt this from personal experience.
Are you following the diet pretty closely or better yet, exactly?
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Re: Jessica
#196117 - 07/15/05 12:49 PM
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michele
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I have found that I needed to stop the Zelnorm for weeks before starting it again than each time I take it, it becomes ineffective even faster.
I would suggest not taking it for at least a week. During that time, double your dose of miralax and see how you do. Remember to take the miralax on an empty tummy, shirtly before eating. I've found that it is most effective that way. Of course you need to drink plenty of fluids through out the day for the miralax to be the most effective! Good luck!
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Each time it had a shorter and shorter time it was effective?
I wonder what Cybil uses now that her "life expectancy" for zelnorm effectiveness has worn out?
I wonder if there is anyone for whom this drug works consistently? 
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~ Beth
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#196126 - 07/15/05 12:59 PM
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Augie
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Do you take anything for the C or just use the diet? What did you replace the zelnorm with?
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~ Beth
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Yep! It worked pretty well the first time I took it for about 8 weeks, than stopped working. The next time I took it, I think I got about 3 weeks, now I only get a few days so I "save" it for REALLY bad pain attacks.
The majority of people I have talked too have had the same kind of reaction.
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#196179 - 07/15/05 03:14 PM
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jessica28
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I have been doubling up every other day or so on Miralax, but I try to spread it out, because I always run out then so fast and my insurance will only cover it like every 25 days or so. In the morning I'll take my miralax about 30-45 minutes before I eat and it usually works. Then, alot of times I'll take it again on an empty tummy before dinner, like I did yesterday, and it didn't do anything! I did go good this morning, but I KNOW the zelnorm did not contribute. I'm going to not take it over the weekend and try it again maybe on monday and see what happens. I'm traveling also Tuesday-Friday, so that worries me! How soon do you go through a bottle of miralax? Are you taking any fiber supplements too? I cannot remember. Thanks!!!
Jessica
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Did you try not taking it? Any difference?
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~ Beth
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How long after taking it do you wait to eat breakfast?
How long do you need to wait after eating to take your second dose?
Can you take your second dose on an empty tummy before going to bed...or do you need to eat something afterwards?
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~ Beth
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