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If you or a loved one suffered a heart attack or stroke as a possible result of taking Zelnorm, you may be eligible for a Zelnorm Lawsuit.

Zelnorm is a prescription medication approved in July 2002 for the short- term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and for patients younger than 65 years with chronic constipation.

On March 30, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Novartis Pharmaceuticals agreed to voluntarily remove Zelnorm from the market at the FDA’s request. The request was based on newly available information of an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attack, chest pain and stroke associated with the use of Zelnorm.

The new information based on FDA analysis of safety data pooled from 29 clinical trials involving over 18,000 patients showed an excess number of serious cardiovascular adverse events, including angina, heart attacks, and stroke, in patients taking Zelnorm compared to patients given placebo.

The FDA announced the following, effective immediately:

  • At FDA's request, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has agreed to stop selling Zelnorm.

Patients being treated with Zelnorm should contact their physician to discuss alternative treatments for their condition.

Patients who are taking Zelnorm should seek emergency medical care right away if they experience any of the following side effects:

  • Severe chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness
  • Sudden onset of weakness
  • Difficulty walking or talking
  • Other symptoms of a heart attack or stroke
FDA Public Health Advisory:
Public Health Advisory: Tegaserod maleate (marketed as Zelnorm)

PLEASE SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE DISCONTINUING THE USE OF ANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Contact the Law Offices of d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a possible result of taking Zelnorm, you need a personal injury attorney familiar with new developments in the investigation of Zelnorm to help you make important personal and legal decisions, and if needed to file a lawsuit.

If we feel that our firm is not the most qualified to handle your particular case we will be happy to use our experience and know-how to help you find an injury lawyer that can provide you with the legal representation and dedication you deserve.

Please contact the law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.

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