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I have been taking Zelnorm for about 8 months now. is this an usually long length of time? I have been reading on the net that is usually only precribed for 4-6 weeks. I can't really consult with my doctor on the subject because I am studying abroad until May. Also, I don't even think the zelnorm is working at all anymore, and am uncertain that I even HAVE IBS to begin with! My symptoms are constipation and bloating - I pretty much only move my bowls ever 3 days and sometimes it can be as long as 6 or 7 days. However, I don't experiance this abdominal pain that everyone is talking about. This is the first time I have ever researched IBS on the web and I'm shocked at how much my doctor didn't tell me. Should I discontinue the Zelnorm and try soluble fiber/digestive enzymes? Do I even have this disorder? Also, has anyone on Zelnorm experiance weight gain, as I have gained about 7-10 pounds since starting it although my diet/activity level has not changed at all. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR OPINIONS AND INFORMATION!

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