Lotronex®

Lotronex® is a prescription drug used to treat the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes abdominal pain as well as diarrhea and/or constipation. Lotronex® should only be used by women whose primary IBS symptom is diarrhea.

Lotronex® Side Effects

As with any drug, there are side effects associated with Lotronex®. Side effects of Lotronex® include:

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Ischemic colitis - a condition in which blood flow to the bowels is decreased; can result in hospitalization or death.

FDA Recall

The FDA issued a recall of Lotronex® in November 2000 due to approximately 50 cases of ischemic colitis and 20 cases of severe constipation. Many patients objected to the recall of Lotronex® and petitioned for its return to the market. After careful consideration, the FDA has allowed the return of Lotronex® with restrictions - physicians must sign up with the manufacturer of the drug in order to prescribe it, and patients, as well as the physician, must sign a physician/patient agreement form stating that they understand the risks associated with Lotronex®.

Find a Lotronex® Attorney near You

If you or a loved one has been harmed by Lotronex®, contact a Lotronex® attorney in your city for more information.