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Zelnorm Lawsuits

Novartis, a New Jersey based pharmaceutical company, manufactured Zelnormand marketed Zelnorm (also known as Tegaserod). The FDA approved Novartis to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women in 2002 and to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in 2004. Many lawsuits were filed after Novartis recalled Zelnorm because studies linked Zelnorm use to severe and fatal side effects including:

Zelnorm Lawsuits: Manufacturing an Unsafe Product

Victims injured by Zelnorm can file a lawsuit against Novartis for creating and marketing an unsafe drug. Many Zelnorm lawsuits allege that

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Novartis knew or should have known that Zelnorm use could lead to severe and even fatal side effects. In 2001, the FDA refused to approve Zelnorm. The European Union also refused to approve Zelnorm in 2005 and 2006. Zelnorm lawsuits allege that these agencies refused to approve Zelnorm because they were concerned about the severe side effects linked to Zelnorm.

Zelnorm lawsuits assert that several studies and reports link Zelnorm use to dangerous side effects, including:

  • 29 studies that analyzed 18,000 patients revealed that Zelnorm users were ten times more likely to suffer cardiovascular problems compared to patients using a placebo
  • The FDA reported 21 Zelnorm users suffered severe diarrhea
  • The FDA reported 20 Zelnorm users suffered from ischemic colitis, where four resulted in death

Zelnorm Lawsuits: Failure to Warn

Zelnorm Lawsuits allege that Novartis failed to warn the public about Zelnorm side effects. Lawsuits claim that patients were using Zelnorm for almost two years before they were warned about the increased risk for ischemic colitis and severe diarrhea. Additionally, lawsuits note that Novartis warned health officials and the public about the increased risk for cardiovascular problems on March 30, 2007, more than a month after studies showed the increased risk (which occurred on February 22, 2007). 

Information on Zelnorm Lawsuits

If you or a loved one has been injured by Zelnorm use, please contact us. You may have a legal right to file a lawsuit against Novartis. Recovery from a lawsuit may include:

  • Medical bills
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost work
  • Mental anguish



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Zelnorm Quick Facts

Zelnorm Quick Reference Guide
Other Names: 

Tegaserod

Date Approved:
2002

Manufacturer:
Novartis

Status:
Recalled (March 2007)

Approved Uses:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (in women only)
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Serious Side Effects:
Angina
Heart Attacks
Stroke
Ischemic Colitis
Severe diarrhea

Common Misspellings:
Zellnorm
Zelnorn