Lotronex Recall - Background Information
Lotronex was approved by the FDA for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in February 2000. The drug was closely monitored, however, because of the known risk of complications. As the number of patients requiring hospitalization for severe constipation grew over the next nine months, the FDA requested that the manufacturer of Lotronex provide a Medication Guide to patients. Finally, after the number of deaths and patients requiring hospitalization continued to grow, the FDA recalled Lotronex in November 2000.
Dangers of Lotronex
Lotronex was prescribed to treat women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Unfortunately, Lotronex caused severe constipation in many of its patients. Lotronex was also linked to other side effects, such as intestinal damage. A growing number of women have been hospitalized and many have died.
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