You may have tried to relieve chronic constipation through over-the-counter treatments, dietary changes, or exercise. But if your symptoms keep coming back, it may be time to consider LINZESS.
LINZESS is a once-daily capsule that helps relieve belly pain as well as overall abdominal symptoms, and lets you have more frequent and complete bowel movements that are easier to pass. The #1 prescribed IBS-C/CIC branded treatment, it can help you proactively manage your symptoms.
WHAT SYMPTOMS OF IBS-C & CIC CAN LINZESS HELP RELIEVE?
IBS-C
- Constipation
- Belly pain
- Overall abdominal symptoms
- Infrequent and incomplete bowel movements
CIC
- Constipation
- Infrequent and incomplete bowel movements
LINZESS WORKS DIFFERENTLY THAN LAXATIVES
LINZESS was the first approved treatment in a class of drugs that work differently than other medications.
HOW LINZESS WORKSWHEN LINZESS IS TAKEN DAILY, YOUR CONSTIPATION SYMPTOMS MAY BEGIN TO IMPROVE IN ABOUT 1 WEEK
Constipation relief is typically felt in about 1 week. IBS-C patients may begin to experience belly pain and overall abdominal symptom relief in about 1 week, with symptoms typically improving over 12 weeks. If you stop taking LINZESS, your symptoms could return in about 1 week.