For adults with
IBS-C or CIC:

Do you have your
hands full trying to
manage your belly
pain and constipation?

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What are the symptoms of
IBS‑C and CIC

 

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Talk to your doctor

And share your symptoms, so you can find effective relief.

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Getting Started

Now that you have your prescription, find out how to get the most out of your treatment.

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What is LINZESS?

LINZESS® (linaclotide) is a prescription medication used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS‑C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). "Idiopathic" means the cause of the constipation is unknown. It is not known if LINZESS is safe and effective in children.

Important Risk Information
  • Do not give LINZESS to children who are under 6 years of age. It may harm them.
  • You should not give LINZESS to children 6 to 17 years of age. It may harm them.
  • Do not take LINZESS if a doctor has told you that you have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction).
Before you take LINZESS, tell your doctor:
  • If you have any other medical conditions.
  • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if LINZESS will harm your unborn baby.
  • If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if LINZESS passes into your breast milk.
  • About all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Side Effects

LINZESS can cause serious side effects, including diarrhea, the most common side effect, which can sometimes be severe. Diarrhea often begins within the first 2 weeks of LINZESS treatment. Stop taking LINZESS and call your doctor right away if you get severe diarrhea during treatment with LINZESS.

Other common side effects of LINZESS include gas, stomach-area (abdominal) pain, swelling, or a feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (distension). Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of LINZESS. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

In addition, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you develop unusual or severe stomach-area (abdominal) pain, especially if you also have bright red, bloody stools or black stools that look like tar.

Please also see Medication Guide within full Prescribing Information.

*This offer is valid only for patients with LINZESS prescriptions. Depending on insurance coverage, most eligible patients may pay as little as $30 per prescription fill for each of up to 12 prescription fills. Check with your pharmacist for your copay discount. Maximum savings limit applies; patient out-of-pocket expense may vary. Offer not valid for patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal or state healthcare programs. This offer is not valid for cash‑paying patients. Please see full Program Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility Criteria on our Saving on LINZESS page.

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What is LINZESS?

LINZESS® (linaclotide) is a prescription medication used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS‑C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). "Idiopathic" means the cause of the constipation is unknown. It is not known if LINZESS is safe and effective in children.

Important Risk Information
  • Do not give LINZESS to children who are under 6 years of age. It may harm them.
  • You should not give LINZESS to children 6 to 17 years of age. It may harm them.
  • Do not take LINZESS if a doctor has told you that you have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction).
Before you take LINZESS, tell your doctor:
  • If you have any other medical conditions.
  • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if LINZESS will harm your unborn baby.
  • If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if LINZESS passes into your breast milk.
  • About all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Side Effects

LINZESS can cause serious side effects, including diarrhea, the most common side effect, which can sometimes be severe. Diarrhea often begins within the first 2 weeks of LINZESS treatment. Stop taking LINZESS and call your doctor right away if you get severe diarrhea during treatment with LINZESS.

Other common side effects of LINZESS include gas, stomach-area (abdominal) pain, swelling, or a feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (distension). Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of LINZESS. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

In addition, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you develop unusual or severe stomach-area (abdominal) pain, especially if you also have bright red, bloody stools or black stools that look like tar.

Please also see Medication Guide within full Prescribing Information.

*This offer is valid only for patients with LINZESS prescriptions. Depending on insurance coverage, most eligible patients may pay as little as $30 per prescription fill for each of up to 12 prescription fills. Check with your pharmacist for your copay discount. Maximum savings limit applies; patient out-of-pocket expense may vary. Offer not valid for patients enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal or state healthcare programs. This offer is not valid for cash‑paying patients. Please see full Program Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility Criteria on our Saving on LINZESS page.