Zelnorm discussions (experiences, side effects, dosages, etc...)

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome board

Anyone have IBS whose main symptom is Bloating/Gas? 14th July 2004
... gas. Anti spazmatics have never worked, as well as Zelnorm (it gave me severe diarrhea) I know my gas is caused...
can IBS C become IBS D? 6th July 2004
... I've been diagnosed with IBS-C and took Zelnorm for 2 months. My BM have become more regular but i ... bowels which is becoming more frequent. I'm not on Zelnorm any more, so that isn't causing it. is it common/...
Zelnorm 29th June 2004
... Hi, I tried Zelnorm as well.....except it didn't work for me. Seems like ... let me know! So Kaye2003 there's not much more about Zelnorm and all that I can tell you, but don't feel bad about...
Not Ibs Afterall 21st June 2004
... then he said yes you do have ibs and prescribed me Zelnorm . I asked him if it could be my gallbladder he said...
Exhausted, sick of being sick! 21st June 2004
... took biopsies of my stomach. The Dr. had put me on Zelnorm ....it did absolutely nothing except make me very dizzy...
So scared, need help again please.... 18th June 2004
... it last year. Tho, I've had it most of my life. Zelnorm is a prescription medication that your doctor can...
... it last year. Tho, I've had it most of my life. Zelnorm is a prescription medication that your doctor can ... _________________________________________________ Does the Zelnorm take care of the pain also? Is that good for constipation...
Colon, spotting, vaginal pain 11th June 2004
... to our gastro doc and ask him about putting her on Zelnorm and doing a colonoscopy. Naturally all the things...
body image issues 29th May 2004
... reassurance that things will get better. I've been on Zelnorm for a week. Thanks....
Just found out 27th May 2004
... get some kind of citruscil or something like that. Zelnorm is what I take too. Hope this helps....
Sick of IBS C 26th May 2004
... that helps for very long I have tried citruscil, Zelnorm . Still on Zelnorm. I have tried drinking plenty of...
... she hasn't done anything to help me. I have tried Zelnorm , Phazyme, Miralax, lots of fiber & water, & more stuff...
... days then all this started up again. Do you stay on Zelnorm all the time? I go back to the GI doctor in June and...
Anyone? 21st May 2004
... Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. My dr also prescribed me Zelnorm , does anyone know anything about it? Has it helped ... symptoms, and bowel patterns. Any comments or info on Zelnorm ? Thanks in advance. Upshutter...
... I was on Zelnorm for a month and a half, It didn't do anything for...
... I had Zelnorm for 2 days. The thing about Zelnorm is, is that it is meant for ppl with the constipation ... me. I love it. My Dr. made the mistake of giving me Zelnorm and it says right on it for constipation forms of...
... disease but my primary problem is constipation!! I took Zelnorm for two weeks about a year ago and it didn't do a...
... is there always is something worse...of course. Zelnorm makes me go....bad! Like it just wants to shoot out...
IBS c type 11th May 2004
... not have the urge to go on my own. took a half of a zelnorm and am going but lots of diarrehea. Urgently diarrehea...
... not have the urge to go on my own. took a half of a zelnorm and am going but lots of diarrehea. Urgently diarrehea ... you doctor. Maybe you need to reduce you dosage of zelnorm . I got "D'" every third day, and a bad one weekly...
... Started having shooting pains in back now, after zelnorm . Worried!...
How many of You are Women who get no relief for their IBS from anything?? 7th May 2004
... colonoscopy, chrons was ruled out, no allergies, tried Zelnorm , all kinds of antispasmatics, absolutely nothing helps...
... Hi, I am on Zelnorm but sometimes that seems to not work well. I drink...
... first diagnosed with IBS a year ago, my doc put me on Zelnorm which didn't help and pretty much told me to use fiber...
Colestid,cholestyramine, lotronex for severe ibs-D 1st May 2004
... know if they have it in the u.s but... I even tried zelnorm for ibs-c with no results!!! I would like to know...
... know if they have it in the u.s but... I even tried zelnorm for ibs-c with no results!!! I would like to know...
Can you help me? 28th April 2004
... Bowel Syndrome with Constipation. I have been taking Zelnorm since last Wednesday. I still feel all the symptoms...
Ibs and need a colonoscopy 28th April 2004
... Anyone else had IBS C and had alot of problems. I take Zelnorm too. Thanks, Polly...
Recent flare up - abcess on colon? 18th April 2004
... would not go away) Doctor put me on Aciphex and Zelnorm .....viola! Along with these two pills daily and watching...
IBS or diverticulitis? 17th April 2004
... pain with it ever Thank goodness. I have been taking Zelnorm . Had very good results with that. Lately, for the...
IBS-C What meds are best? 16th April 2004
... see about a different med. Anyone know much about Zelnorm ? I was thinking about asking for that to try. I'm...
IBS and diverticulitis 12th April 2004
... said it having IBS made it worse,he then put me on Zelnorm 2 times a day,and Pamine Forte 5 mgs 2 times a day...
... in my lower left side and sometimes my back. I take Zelnorm for the IBS. I thought I had a kidney stone which...
IBS with back pain 7th April 2004
... I exercise 2 times a day. I told her I've been on Zelnorm , but it's not cutting it. She put me on Miralax once...
Meds Questions 31st March 2004
... time already?? My other questions is regarding zelnorm . I have been taking it off and on for about 4 months ... gets me going for a day or two. Is it ok to take the zelnorm with the levbid/bentyl, or do they kind of cancel...
Stomach and Vagina Pressure 20th March 2004
... husband thought I might have IBS. So he told me to try Zelnorm 3 days ago. It's reduced my pain by 50%. I still feel ... diagnosed but know i have it, because I feel better with Zelnorm and by reading these healthboards. I FEEL BETTER!...
... sure is very considerate and caring to help you get Zelnorm . Hope it works well for you....
... Thanks Adso, I,m on my 2week of Zelnorm but I don't think it's working. It work the first...
My health care provider won't give me Zelnorm 20th March 2004
... make appointments. Next week I'm going to ask for zelnorm again. Thanks for the advice :). They probably will ... give me zelnorm when I go back. I'm just not assertive enough....
... Crohn's disease and cancer. Nothing horrible about Zelnorm but the hideous price (best in US is $150 a month...
... Crohn's disease and cancer. Nothing horrible about Zelnorm but the hideous price (best in US is $150 a month ... society if Doctors just started handing out meds like Zelnorm without proper testing and a plan of attack. I...
... I also asked for Zelnorm form my doctor, and She said since There has not been...
... I finally got zelnorm ,last friday, and for some reason the side effect...
... I have IBS for a very long time, and I was given Zelnorm . I did the 4 week cycle, and have not had an attac ... diet change under the sun...nothing worked. The Zelnorm did. I've been 'episode free' for months now. The ... news is, if it returns, you can do another round of Zelnorm , according to my dr. Good luck! Kray...
... me this will probaly confuse you. I stopped taking Zelnorm after 12 days. Zelnorm worked for me the first 4 days...
... :) [SIZE=5][FONT=Georgia]I tried zelnorm about 2 weeks all i got was BAD BAD cramps all day ... 3 different times. It says zelnorm s not for everyone. I use Miralax powder everyday and...
Zelnorm anyone else taking it 17th March 2004
... Not sure if it is still the med of choice tho.....is Zelnorm that new med they advertise on tv for women ? Some...
... Hi Pam, Yes, Zelnorm is the new medcine. I found the only thing it did ... But it never helped all that much for me. I do like Zelnorm but haven't had any side effects much. Hope this helps...
... diagnosed but know i have it, because I feel better with Zelnorm and by reading these healthboards....
... I fianlly got a script for Zelnorm , and think it is slowly but surely working. It's only ... different sections of my upper and lower gi tract. The zelnorm has helped stop the swelling but I still have a funny...
... Sorry I didnt' see your reply to me. I have taken Zelnorm awhile and it has worked great. Lately though I have ... of C. More than usual. Not sure why. I find taking Zelnorm just as directed is the best. Do you still have pain...
... I have been taking Zelnorm for about 2 weeks, but it's not helping. I had diarrhea...
... t the only one. I do know from what they have said Zelnorm might not work as well with men. Hope that helps....
Zelnorm 18th February 2004
... in the lower abdomen area so I asked my doctor for zelnorm , and it made gave me the big D for the two days I ... me, but I just thought I'd share my experience with Zelnorm . Hope it works for you. =) take care...
... I was just given Zelnorm today. So far it hasn't done anything for me yet,...
... I loved my Zelnorm . I took it for three months and never got the symptoms...
excrutiating gut pain 9th February 2004
... having for over a month. I tried to ask for Levsin or zelnorm , but he wants me to take the donnatol and come back...
... pain lately. I had a lower GI , colonoscopy. I am on zelnorm and my new GI doctor keeps saying that doesn't help...
Anxiety 9th February 2004
... recently diagnosed with IBS and the specialist gave me Zelnorm . It seems to really work for me. Good luck to you...
Question about Sour Mouth? 26th January 2004
... symptoms I described to him. He has me on Nexium and Zelnorm . Can anyone tell me that does Constipation cause...
IBS Symptoms Unique to My Home 26th January 2004
... lot about IBS. I was diagnosed yesterday and given Zelnorm . I have just started doing some research on this...
embarassing stomach/abdominal sounds 22nd January 2004
... biggest problem is boredom. I saw a commercial for zelnorm and was wondering if there was anyone who had the...
... with the sound (thanks joey82!). I also tried zelnorm , which didn't help at all, so I stopped taking that...
HELP Anyone! At Witts End! 16th January 2004
... kinds of anti spazmatics, Dicyclomine, Hyoscyamine, Zelnorm . They don't help the gas bloat. I have tried Fiber...
Frustrated with Fiber 12th January 2004
... But I here good things about that new IBS C drug Zelnorm the one that stimulates the nerves in your colon....
IBS or Chrons???? 10th January 2004
... I read about that have been ok'd for IBs like the Zelnorm or whatever. they just tell me it will get better...
God help, is this IBS or Worse.... 4th January 2004
... rock hard BM's or a rush of diahhrea from so many Zelnorm tablets. I am on Phenobarb for cramping, it no longer...
... I had a bowel movement yesterday after 11 days of zelnorm (3xs p d) and 7 stool softners, but again it didn...
zelnorm?? 30th December 2003
... have constant diarrhea then NO I wouldn't take the zelnorm . You might talk to your druggist or call the company ... that makes zelnorm ....
... Hi Samantha, I took Zelnorm , and from what I read it is only for constipation ... the package not to take it for diarrea. When I took Zelnorm , I was constipated and it made me go to the bathroom...
Rib Pressure, Ibs? 19th December 2003
... that sems to come and go. just feel miserable. tried zelnorm a couple months ago and got severe abdominal pain...
IBS Related to reproductive system? 16th December 2003
... somewhere there is a link between the two. I take Zelnorm that helps alot. Hope this helps. Polly...
Has anyone tried NuLev? 20th November 2003
... combination IBS-C and IBS-D. My doctor tried me on Zelnorm but it gave me terrible diaherra. He's now has me...
Abdominal Pain 9th November 2003
... yes there is a med. for ibs... ZELNORM it works well, but i still have flare ups... Ask your...
Miracle Tea for IBS-C!!! 4th November 2003
... constipation. Nothing worked including, Miralax, Zelnorm , etc etc. I would have to get colonics done weekly ... used it I am never constipated and my prescription zelnorm works. (I use to take 3 Zelnorm and no results!)...
... constipation. Nothing worked including, Miralax, Zelnorm , etc etc. I would have to get colonics done weekly ... used it I am never constipated and my prescription zelnorm works. (I use to take 3 Zelnorm and no results!)...
... constipation. Nothing worked including, Miralax, Zelnorm , etc etc. I would have to get colonics done weekly ... used it I am never constipated and my prescription zelnorm works. (I use to take 3 Zelnorm and no results!) ... 4, I havn't tried medication yet, i'm set to start zelnorm tonight......
... I took miralax and then zelnorm neither worked than my Dr told me to take them both...
... I too, have taken Miralax and Zelnorm . Neither of them have worked for me. I see that...
IBS and Painful Sex...for the women 28th October 2003
... fissures or tears especially when my doctor had be on Zelnorm . That gave me terrible diaherra so I went off of...
... fissures or tears especially when my doctor had me on Zelnorm . That gave me terrible diaherra so I went off of...

Liver Disorders board

new member/I have a question 3rd April 2006
... also and a fatty liver. My Gastro doc did have me on Zelnorm and now she changed my medication to Xifaxan, but...
Could this be my liver??? 25th September 2004
... tells me he thinks its spastic colon and puts me on Zelnorm . It hasn,t helped much. Some days I barely have pain...
Lower right pain below rib cage 7th August 2002
... the pain.) I took Protonix for 2 months and tried Zelnorm too w/ no response to either. The surgeon I consulted...

Lupus board

My ANA 2nd September 2006
... and put me on Nexium and zantac as well. I'm also on zelnorm to help my digestive system. I can eat so much better...
Irritable Bowel/Ulcerative Colitis ? Lupus Related 29th May 2004
... was real, & then the labs were real too. Anyway, Zelnorm really helped quite a bit. However, when my Lupus ... down", the IBS went with them. I quite taking the Zelnorm & everything was great until last month. The IBS ... prednisone, most symptoms receded so I've not resumed the Zelnorm .( I really don't know about a correlation though. ... Internet a while back). If you decide to try the Zelnorm (I believe it comes in two strengths), you may want...

Lyme Disease board

My Lyme test results 18th April 2007
... paquenil. Also I was looking up some stuff about Zelnorm being pulled of the market and it mention Ketek also...
When will I herx? 2nd April 2007
... I never got the diarrhea, but I have IBS and take Zelnorm , so I guess that helped me. Also, if the doc didn...
Maybe Lyme, maybe not 20th April 2005
... Paxil, Prozac, etc) or the newest IBS medication, Zelnorm , the symptoms will go away. Low serotonin can also...
... Psych/brain-gut problem. I've tried Lexapro, Paxil and Zelnorm already to no avail. My GI doc gave me a Rx for 6...

Menopause board

Peri menopause and IBS 8th March 2007
... doctor did say I have chronic constipation. He gave me zelnorm but it's so expensive to take every day, it helped...
How is your morning going? 24th June 2004
... you, if I eat right and keep up with my aciphex and zelnorm , I can survive the day. But I know how you feel about...
Got my results back 22nd June 2004
... stomach, not to mention the painful cramps I get which zelnorm took care of - now just the burning, burping and anxiety...
... stomach, not to mention the painful cramps I get which zelnorm took care of - now just the burning, burping and anxiety...
Perimenopause with Anxiety, Agraphobia and Panic Attacks! 18th June 2004
... med schedule under control. Just taking aciphex, zelnorm (2x a day), the bc pill and a xanax (2x a day), I...
... He said it can though. He told me I can't stay on Zelnorm much longer.Not supposed to take it more than a year...
lets do a study, list symptoms 15th June 2004
... forgot to put ibs in my list - only because I am on Zelnorm for it and all the gas is gone, the bloating is gone...
tingling and perimenopause 13th June 2004
... Have you tried citrucel? Before I was put on the Zelnorm , I was taking one citrucel in the morning and one...
Andrea - here's my list! 7th June 2004
... in any order but here's what I'm going with: 1 - Zelnorm - working - having a movement every day now. 2...
... in any order but here's what I'm going with: 1 - Zelnorm - working - having a movement every day now. 2...
Hi, I'm new 6th June 2004
... constipated or the opposite. I am constipated. The Zelnorm helps me to go but I still feel like I have something...
Can't drain my bladder after intercourse 4th June 2004
... think it's due to the medications I am taking..... Zelnorm , uristat, xanax. I'd go to the Uro and get it checked...
What next.. lol Saw the GI doctor today 2nd June 2004
... away by itself? He suggested a colonoscopy if the Zelnorm didn't work - it's working and I'm fine with the bathroom...
... did you eat where you got the pains right away? The Zelnorm has helped me with that but I know I have to stay...
... about that much. I am surprised they even pay for Zelnorm but they do. Just venting a little. Then our copay ... for too. K, now to your questions. Usually, I take Zelnorm 20 mins before I eat. I haven't really noticed it...
... time (unless I eat prunes or apricots)! YOu on Zelnorm ? That is the only thing that makes me have a movement...
... too. Strange. I take Xanax if I really have to and Zelnorm is a must. lol Yep had a time that one time I had...
... away by itself? He suggested a colonoscopy if the Zelnorm didn't work - it's working and I'm fine with the bathroom...
The Bladder!!!!!!!!! 1st June 2004
... Well I had both - real bad. Took Uristat, xanax, zelnorm - hell, I took anything and everything yesterday....
... Well I had both - real bad. Took Uristat, xanax, zelnorm - hell, I took anything and everything yesterday....
... medication intake - says I take too much stuff - vitamins, Zelnorm , Xanax - told me to stop all of them and see how I...
... medication intake - says I take too much stuff - vitamins, Zelnorm , Xanax - told me to stop all of them and see how I ... minerals you need, heck in peri you totally need them. Zelnorm is for your IBS and you need that right now. Xanax...
Bloated stomach, aching ribs? 1st June 2004
... was also constipated. Went to the gastro and am on Zelnorm which helps me to be regular and the bloating and ... symptoms, cept he's a guy. Maybe you can try the Zelnorm ? I tried Gas-x, rolaids, none of that worked. ...
... pill for my monthly migraine meds. And I'll bet that Zelnorm is pretty expensive. But I will talk to my doctor...
... Hi Deb! Yep, Zelnorm is expensive - for 60 pills (30 days supply for me ... it's $192. Rediculous, huh? Before I took the Zelnorm I was taking the Citrucel and found that to work well...
... Hi Deb! Yep, Zelnorm is expensive - for 60 pills (30 days supply for me ... it's $192. Rediculous, huh? Before I took the Zelnorm I was taking the Citrucel and found that to work well...
New Here-please help! 30th May 2004
... that cleared it up. I still have ibs-c and take Zelnorm - that helps with making me regular but the heartbearn...
... well, but once in a while I get the "D", so I think Zelnorm isn't an option for me. Strangely, as soon as I started...
Does this sound like perimenopause?? 28th May 2004
... ATTACKS - awful. I was put on low dose bc, take zelnorm for the ibs and xanax when I'm a nut case. Welcome...
... ATTACKS - awful. I was put on low dose bc, take zelnorm for the ibs and xanax when I'm a nut case. Welcome...
Andrea - Xanax Vs. Buspar 27th May 2004
... You think it would be safe to take Paxil with my Zelnorm or should I call my gastro and ask him? kc...
... You think it would be safe to take Paxil with my Zelnorm or should I call my gastro and ask him? kc Yes ... , you can take Paxil with your Zelnorm . The anti-depressant will make your IBS better. ...
... You think it would be safe to take Paxil with my Zelnorm or should I call my gastro and ask him? kc Hi...
... - so if I were to take that, I'd be on that, plus Zelnorm plus my bc pill, plus xanax (sometimes)? That sound...
... - so if I were to take that, I'd be on that, plus Zelnorm plus my bc pill, plus xanax (sometimes)? That sound ... Paxil is an anti-depressant, bc's are your hormones, zelnorm is your fiber, correct? and Xanax is an anti-anxiety ... BC's are balancing your hormones, we hope, LOL The zelnorm is for IBS and is a fiber? Not sure. Take the Paxil...
... giving prescriptions for that I dont' think. I take Zelnorm too. Thank you again for your help and all with the...
... the urology one but do my main posting here. The Zelnorm helps but I really also need to watch what I eat....
... needed. I do go regularly every day now - I think the Zelnorm is responsible for that but it's different - still...
... needed. I do go regularly every day now - I think the Zelnorm is responsible for that but it's different - still...
45, Gastro Symptoms...Extreme Fatigue...and Feeling Lousy 26th May 2004
... - not diarrhea - went to the gastro and am now on Zelnorm . It's helping but I'm still bloated on and off with...
... to stop after all the warnings. I have IBS C. Am on Zelnorm and it helps alot but have had super pain at times...
... Snodove, Hi - How long have you been on Zelnorm for? It will be about 3 weeks for me - or maybe even...
... take it last year but I can't remember exactly when. Zelnorm is about the only thing I found that has helped me...
... Hi Snodove - yeah it seems like some days the Zelnorm works and other days it doesn't. Trying to be real ... cheeseburger, onion rings, lots of ketchup - big mistake - Zelnorm didn't work at all for me yesterday! Still paying...
... fish oil for bad cholesterol. Multivitimans and Zelnorm and B12. I heard that calcium,zinc and mag. vitimans...
... I feel lousy, I cut all the pills out cept for the Zelnorm and bc pill - sometimes I'm not sure what causes how...
please read and help 24th May 2004
... Nexium but ran out and need more. I'm also taking zelnorm for bloating & constipation and some calcium, magnesium...
help. need someone to talk to 24th May 2004
... Prolosec - that is over the counter now. Also taking Zelnorm for the ibs - became VERY constipated ever since this...
... Prolosec - that is over the counter now. Also taking Zelnorm for the ibs - became VERY constipated ever since this...
periomenopause? Please help! 22nd May 2004
... sometimes they are together, sometimes separate. I take zelnorm for the ibs and it helps - makes me go regularly so...
BC helping w/ period but not my moods! 19th May 2004
... I was getting very confused. Now I'm on the pill, zelnorm and an occasional xanax here and there. I guess the...
What Do You Take For Bloating/Gas??? 17th May 2004
... Hi, I take zelnorm - been on it for about two weeks and it's helped tremendous...
guestions 13th May 2004
... dont have the peritilas urge than wanted me to try zelnorm -could not find the cause.lso have alot of digestion ... zero. I could not literally move while on that stuff. zelnorm makes me feel lightheaded and it works like a laxative...
... dont have the peritilas urge than wanted me to try zelnorm -could not find the cause.lso have alot of digestion ... zero. I could not literally move while on that stuff. zelnorm makes me feel lightheaded and it works like a laxative...
Andrea - what I found in this book 10th May 2004
... Prozac works for you! The book will help too. The Zelnorm I took this morning has made me very sleepy but I...
Health Anxiety Anyone? 10th May 2004
... #8 - last week - Gastro. Real nice guy. Gave me Zelnorm - it is helping but at first it felt like I gave myself ... t as much as it was. So now I'm on my bc pill and zelnorm - plus vitamins when I remember to take them. Believe...
... for vacation? Elrich - Did your gastro give you Zelnorm or anything? So far it is working with me but I still...
... diet (I'm not sure that's working) and prescribed Zelnorm and I took it for a while but it didn't do anything...
... Elrich, How much Zelnorm were you told to take a day? I was supposed to...
... Didn't sleep so good - very constipated. Took a Zelnorm this morning and I went - FINALLY. Stomach is churning...
... feel good so didn't want to take anything cept for my Zelnorm and BC pill. I feel it coming too - I go to the...
... feel good so didn't want to take anything cept for my Zelnorm and BC pill. I feel it coming too - I go to the...
Just got out of gyne's office... 7th May 2004
... but then the constipation/gas thing set in. Took a Zelnorm and watched tv real late - I was afraid to go to sleep ... because I got the runs the last time I took a zelnorm . Woke up with the ajida feeling again - tightness...
... but then the constipation/gas thing set in. Took a Zelnorm and watched tv real late - I was afraid to go to sleep ... because I got the runs the last time I took a zelnorm . Woke up with the ajida feeling again - tightness...


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