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LINZESS PATIENT STORIES

REAL EXPERIENCES WITH IBS-C, CIC & LINZESS

For adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) or Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)

If you’re experiencing constipation symptoms again and again, you’re not alone. While estimates vary, nearly 11.5 million adults may suffer from IBS-C. It’s believed that as many as 28.5 million adults may suffer from CIC.

These interviews feature real LINZESS patients and New York gastroenterologist Dr. Susan Lucak. Their firsthand experiences may help you start a conversation with a doctor about LINZESS and if it could be right for you.

MORE IBS-C & CIC STORIES

Play interview of LINZESS patient Dian, diagnosed with CIC in 2011. Play interview of LINZESS patient Dian, diagnosed with CIC in 2011. Play interview of LINZESS patient Dian, diagnosed with CIC in 2011.

FINDING RELIEF FROM IBS-C & CIC

“You’re not alone, and you do not have to suffer by yourself.”

Dian, 43
Prescribed LINZESS for CIC

Part 1: Dian’s CIC story Part 2: Dian’s LINZESS story
Play interview of LINZESS patient Julie, diagnosed with CIC in 2012. Play interview of LINZESS patient Julie, diagnosed with CIC in 2012. Play interview of LINZESS patient Julie, diagnosed with CIC in 2012.

FINDING RELIEF FROM IBS-C & CIC

“I went to my doctor. That’s when I was diagnosed, and that’s when we really got serious.”

Julie, 57
Prescribed LINZESS for CIC

Part 1: Julie’s CIC story Part 2: Julie’s LINZESS story
Play interview of LINZESS patient Elaine, diagnosed with IBS-C in 2012. Play interview of LINZESS patient Elaine, diagnosed with IBS-C in 2012. Play interview of LINZESS patient Elaine, diagnosed with IBS-C in 2012.

FINDING RELIEF FROM IBS-C & CIC

“I came to take this as normal—I didn’t realize it wasn’t.”

Elaine, 61
Prescribed LINZESS for IBS-C

Part 1: Elaine’s IBS-C story Part 2: Elaine’s LINZESS story
Play interview of LINZESS patient Nan, diagnosed with IBS-C in 2010. Play interview of LINZESS patient Nan, diagnosed with IBS-C in 2010. Play interview of LINZESS patient Nan, diagnosed with IBS-C in 2010.

FINDING RELIEF FROM IBS-C & CIC

“Looking back, I realized that I wasted a lot of time, that I probably could have felt better sooner.”

Nan, 54
Prescribed LINZESS for IBS-C

Part 1: Nan’s IBS-C story Part 2: Nan’s LINZESS story
Play interview of Dr. Susan Lucak, gastroenterologist. Play interview of Dr. Susan Lucak, gastroenterologist. Play interview of Dr. Susan Lucak, gastroenterologist.

FINDING RELIEF FROM IBS-C & CIC

“There’s no cure for IBS-C or CIC, but there are ways we can help manage the symptoms.”

Doctor. Susan Lucak,
Gastroenterologist

Part 1: Diagnosing IBS-C & CIC Part 2: Prescribing LINZESS
Icon of a stomach being twisted like a towel to represent discomfort of IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation).

COULD IT BE MORE THAN OCCASIONAL CONSTIPATION?

Answer 5 quick questions to learn more about symptoms of IBS-C and how LINZESS may help.

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IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION

  • Do not give LINZESS to children who are less than 6 years of age. It may harm them. LINZESS can cause severe diarrhea and your child could get severe dehydration (loss of a large amount of body water and salt).
  • You should not give LINZESS to children 6 years to less than 18 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 about your medical conditions, including if you are:

  • Pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if LINZESS will harm your unborn baby.
  • Breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You and your doctor should decide if you will take LINZESS and breastfeed.

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, 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). 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.

These are not all the possible side effects of LINZESS. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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 less than 18 years of age.

Please also see Medication Guideopen pdf in new tab within Full Prescribing Information.open pdf in new tab

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IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION

  • Do not give LINZESS to children who are less than 6 years of age. It may harm them. LINZESS can cause severe diarrhea and your child could get severe dehydration (loss of a large amount of body water and salt).
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