Zelnorm (tegaserod) will be used more for chronic constipation

October 2004

Zelnorm (tegaserod) will be used more for chronic constipation.

This makes sense. Zelnorm stimulates GI motility.

It was initially approved for irritable bowel syndrome in women who primarily have constipation.

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