What drug class is LINZESS?
Linzess belongs to a class of drugs called IBS Agents; Gastrointestinals, Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonsts.
Does LINZESS have a black box warning?
Linaclotide has been approved with a black-box warning that the drug should not be prescribed for patients 17 years of age and younger due to deaths observed in animal studies.
What does LINZESS contain?
LINZESS contains linaclotide-coated beads in hard gelatin capsules. LINZESS is available as 145 mcg and 290 mcg capsules for oral administration. The inactive ingredients of LINZESS capsules include: calcium chloride dihydrate, L-leucine, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, and titanium dioxide.
Is LINZESS a laxative or stool softener?
LINZESS isn’t a laxative. It’s a once-daily pill that can help proactively manage symptoms of IBS-C and CIC, including belly pain and overall abdominal symptoms* (pain, discomfort, and bloating) associated with IBS-C.
Why is Linzess bad for you?
LINZESS can cause serious side effects including diarrhea, which can sometimes be severe. Diarrhea is the most common side effect, and often begins within the first 2 weeks of treatment. Stop taking LINZESS and call your doctor right away if you experience severe diarrhea while taking LINZESS.
When should you not take Linzess?
You should not use Linzess if you have a blockage in your intestines. Take Linzess in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before your first meal. Do not crush, chew, break, or open a capsule. Swallow it whole.
Does LINZESS really work?
LINZESS was studied and shown to be effective when taken once daily. When taken daily as prescribed by your doctor, LINZESS may help you proactively manage your symptoms of IBS-C or CIC. If you stop taking LINZESS, your symptoms may return in about 1 week.
Does Linzess work immediately?
Note: Linzess is not a laxative and does not start working immediately. Most people will begin to feel relief from their chronic constipation symptoms about a week after starting Linzess, and IBS-C patients typically see improvements in their medical condition over the course of 12 weeks.
How fast does linzess take to work?
When LINZESS is taken daily, constipation relief is typically felt in about 1 week. IBS-C patients may begin to experience relief of belly pain and overall abdominal symptoms* (pain, discomfort, and bloating) in about 1 week, with symptoms typically improving over 12 weeks.
Is Linzess safe to take daily?
Is Linzess by prescription only?
Linzess (the generic name is linaclotide) is a drug manufactured by Forest Laboratories and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals , and available by prescription only in the US. Linzess is a guanylate cyclase-C agonist.
How do I take Linzess?
Take Linzess in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before your first meal. Do not crush, chew, or break a Linzess capsule. Swallow the capsule whole. If you cannot swallow the capsule whole, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce or bottled water.
How long does it take for Linzess to work?
The manufacturer states that if you take Linzess as directed, symptom relief can be seen in about one week. Linzess is indicated for the management of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation.