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Zelnorm Warnings and Precautions (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Zelnorm?

You should not take Zelnorm if:
 
  • You are allergic to Zelnorm, tegaserod, or any inactive component used to make Zelnorm. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients used to make Zelnorm.
     
  • You have severe kidney problems, including kidney failure (renal failure).
     
  • You have moderate to severe liver problems, including liver failure (hepatic failure) or cirrhosis.
     
  • You have ever had a bowel obstruction (an intestinal blockage).
     
  • You have ever had gallbladder disease or sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (a problem of the pancreas and bile ducts).
     

Zelnorm Precautions and Warnings: Summary

There are a number of situations in which Zelnorm should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings to be aware of before starting Zelnorm. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for Zelnorm were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the Zelnorm precautions and/or warnings that may apply to you.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;