Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: PLease HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello,

I've personally never been on Zelnorm, but I did a quick search on a drug website that I use frequently to look up information or concerns about prescriptions and here's what I found:
Patients should take Zelnorm before a meal.

Patients should stop Zelnorm treatment and consult their physician if they experience new or worsening abdominal pain with or without rectal bleeding.

Patients should also be aware of the possible occurrence of diarrhea during therapy. The majority of the Zelnorm patients reporting diarrhea had a single episode. In most cases, diarrhea occurred within the first week of treatment. Typically, diarrhea resolved with continued therapy. Patients should consult their physician if they experience severe diarrhea, or if the diarrhea is accompanied by severe cramping, abdominal pain, or dizziness. Patients should not initiate therapy with Zelnorm if they are currently experiencing or frequently experience diarrhea.

It sounds like some diarrhea is normal, but if your doctor wanted you to tell him, I'd be sure to let him know. Also, make sure you're drinking a lot to keep yourself from getting dehyrdated, especially if the D is severe.

Hope you feel better soon!
Kelly

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