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If
you're considering taking Lotronex for irritable bowel syndrome, make
sure you discuss the risks thoroughly with your doctor.
As debilitating as IBS can be, it isn't life-threatening—while side
effects associated with Lotronex can be fatal.
Lotronex is approved only for certain IBS sufferers. Specifically, it's
for women in cases where all of the following apply:
·
The
major problem is diarrhea rather then constipation.
·
The
condition has been present for at least six months.
·
A
doctor has ruled out other medical problems.
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Other treatments have failed to help.
·
The
condition causes painful cramps or bloating or the inability to control
bowel movements.
You
should never take Lotronex if you:
·
Have
ever had serious constipation or bowel blockage problems.
·
Have
ever had ischemic colitis or problems with blood flow to your bowels.
·
Have
ever had blood clots, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or
diverticulitis.
If
you currently take Lotronex, make sure you fit the profile above.
Also, make sure you know the warning signs of ischemic colitis.
Caused by lack of blood flow to the colon, ischemic colitis is one of
the serious side effects of Lotronex. Symptoms can include:
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Fever
·
Bloody stools
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Rectal bleeding
·
Nausea
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Vomiting
·
Diarrhea
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New
or more severe abdominal pain
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Low
back pain
However, you should also be aware that the warning signs of ischemic
colitis are not always obvious, and may not appear at all.
Another serious side effect of Lotronex is severe constipation, which
can cause a ruptured colon and even death.
If
you experience any of the problems associated with Lotronex, talk to
your doctor immediately.
And if you or a loved one have been injured by taking Lotronex, contact
the office of Monheit Law promptly to see if you have a legal case.
Each state sets strict deadlines for people who have been injured to
file a lawsuit, and the deadlines vary from state to state. So it's
important that you get legal advice as soon as possible.
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