Tegaserod - te-GAS-a-rod is a drug for short term treat of women who have irritable bowel syndrome - IBS with constipation - not enough or hard bowel movements as their main bowel problem. Tegaserod increases the movement of stools - bowel movement through the bowels. Tegaserod does not cure irritable bowel syndrome. Tegaserod decreases pain and discomfort in the abdominal area, bloating and constipation. If you stop taking tegaserod your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms may return in one to two weeks.
This drug is available only with your healthcare professional's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada