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I have been taking Zelnorm for about 3 weeks, 6mg 2X/day. I am female IBS-C w/pain,bloating. The first few days I had unpredictable and sudden D. I reduced my dosage to 3mg 2X/day for 3 days and then returned to the regular dosage without any problem. I have noticed a decrease in bloating and I have had daily BM in AM. I still do not feel like I did before IBS but I have seen some improvement. I would like to know if anyone else is taking Zelnorm and what your experiences have been. Has anyone been taking it longer than the 3 month period that the drug was tested for in trials? Why is it considered a "short term treatment"? My GI doctor wrote my script for 6 months. At that time I knew nothing about the med, so I didn't question this. I don't see him again until June 18th. If anyone has been on Zelnorm for a longer period of time, does it continue to be effective? I realize all drugs can have side effects, but Zelnorm is so new that I don't think anyone knows what long term effects might be. I have never had to take a med regularly before and I find it a little scary. In an internet search, I read something connecting Zelnorm to an increased possibility of ovarian cysts. I am pleased that I am getting some relief, yet concerned at the same time. Does anyone have any feedback for me? Thanks

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