Resources
Resources
Healthy Routines
Make the Most of Your Treatment
Sticking to a routine and establishing realistic goals can go a long way in helping you manage the symptoms of IBS-C (Irritable Bowel
Syndrome with Constipation) and CIC (Chronic Idiopathic Constipation). Check out some articles that may be helpful:
OTC & Prescription Treatments
Get a closer look at how some of the most common OTCs (over-the-counter drugs) work and learn more about prescription treatment LINZESS.
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Tackling IBS-C Triggers
Once you know what causes flare-ups, you can avoid those triggers, find exciting substitutions, and make the most of your treatment.
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Keeping in Touch with Your Doctor
It’s important to have clear and honest conversations with your doctor. Get tips to make the most of your next appointment.
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Wellness Tips to Help Manage Your Condition
Diet and exercise may help provide relief from symptoms of IBS-C or CIC.
Drink More Water
Increase Exercise and Reduce Stress
Check out some articles that may help you form healthy habits:
Your Map to a Low
FODMAP Diet
Make the most of a Low FODMAP diet by learning more about what it is and what to expect, as well as helpful tips to avoid triggers.
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Good for Your Gut—Flavorful Food Swaps
Thinking differently about the foods you choose can go a long way with improving your gut health. Check out our list of IBS-C- and CIC-friendly foods to enjoy.
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Make a Game Plan
for IBS-C
Plan ahead to help avoid triggers, navigate social situations, keep on track at work, and more.
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5 Holiday Low FODMAP Recipes
Prepare for any holiday with Low FODMAP recipes to keep your diet and symptoms of IBS-C under control.
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Is Your Pantry FODMAP-Friendly?
Get your easy-to-reference grocery guide and make incorporating Low FODMAP foods into your everyday diet simple!
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Ready to Talk to Your Doctor?
Prepare for your visit by taking the Gut Check Quiz and create your own discussion guide. You’ll be ready to better describe your symptoms at your next doctor’s appointment.
Community Resources
Access Community Resources
You are not alone—there’s a big community of real people going through everything you are.
IBSPatient.org
Discover valuable resources, community forums, podcasts, activities, and more—all online.
PatientsLikeMe.com
An online resource for people who are newly diagnosed or have experiences to share.
There are millions of people experiencing the same symptoms as you. Each of
them at a different point in their treatment, with lessons learned and
advice to give. Hear their real stories:
Trying to treat their symptoms for years with OTCs and other remedies just wasn't working. Our panel discusses the moment they knew they needed to ask their doctor about a prescription treatment option.
You Could Pay as Little as $30 for a 30-day or 90-day Prescription*
The LINZESS savings card enables many eligible, commercially insured patients to pay as little as $30 for a 30-day or 90-day prescription.*
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*Maximum savings limit applies; patient out-of-pocket expense may vary. This offer is available to patients with commercial insurance coverage and a valid LINZESS prescription. 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 Program Terms, Conditions, Privacy Notice, and Eligibility Criteria.
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Savings & Support
LINZESS® (linaclotide) is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults and in children and adolescents 7 years of age and older, chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults, and functional constipation (FC) in children and adolescents 6 years of age and older. “Idiopathic” means the cause of the constipation is unknown. It is not known if LINZESS is safe and effective in children with functional constipation less than 6 years of age or in children with IBS-C less than 7 years of age.
IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION
Before you take LINZESS, tell your doctor about your medical conditions, including if you are:
Tell your doctor 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, which is the most common side effect and 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 in people with IBS-C and CIC include gas, stomach-area (abdomen) pain, and swelling, or a feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (distention).
Call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you develop unusual or severe stomach-area (abdomen) pain, especially if you also have bright red, bloody stools or black stools that look like tar.
These are not all the possible side effects of LINZESS. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie and Ironwood may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/PatientAccessSupport to learn more.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide.
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