Houma, LA
A 18-year-old male asked:
Was the ibs drug linzess tested long enough to be considered safe?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Drewitzanswered
Gastroenterology 27 years experience
FDA approved...: Getting drugs approved for use in the us is far more stringent than in other countries. The data on Linzess demonstrates a very favorable side effect profile. Like with any new drug, long term safety remains largely unknown. Good luck!
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Last updated Jun 27, 2014
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