Lawyers for Individuals Affected by Zelnorm

Zelnorm is a medication commonly prescribed to treat constipation. The manufacturers, Novartis, voluntarily pulled it off the market after studies demonstrated that using Zelnorm can result in serious side effects. If you or someone you love have taken Zelnorm and experienced harmful side effects, please contact our Zelnorm lawyers for a free consultation. Call 1-866-468-8631 or click here to contact us online.

About Zelnorm

Zelnorm is a medicine used to treat women who have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). The common symptoms of ISB-C include: cramps, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and/or diarrhea. Zelnorm was designed to increase the progress of stools through the bowels.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the withdrawal of Zelnorm from the marketplace after 29 studies involving more than 18,000 patients found that those who took the medication had an increased risk of cardiac problems.

Zelnorm Dangers

Side-effects associated with Zelnorm include: severe chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden onset of weakness or difficulty walking or talking, or other symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.  If you are taking Zelnorm, please contact your healthcare professional to explore your treatment options. Always consult your physician before discontinuing any medication.

Zelnorm Lawyers

SimmonsCooper has represented thousands of pharmaceutical clients and recovered more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements.*  We have experience in litigating complex medical matters. We have taken a leadership role in standing up for individuals who have been injured by dangerous or defective drugs.

^{* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results.}

 

Resources for Clients

Zelnorm FDA Information
Official FDA website for the latest information on Zelnorm.