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Zelnorm Side Effects – Heart Attack, Stroke & Angina

The most serious side effects of Zelnorm are those that led the Food and Drug Administration to request that the manufacturer, Novarits Pharmaceuticals, take the drug off the U.S. market in March 2007. Those are:
  • Heart attacks
  • Strokes
  • Severe angina (chest pain).

Other serious and potentially deadly Zelnorm side effects are:

  • Diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and hospitalization
  • Intestinal ischemia (reduced blood flow to the intestines) that can lead to:
    • Rectal bleeding
    • Bloody diarrhea
    • New or worsening abdominal pain
    • Syncope
    • Gangrenous bowels
    • Bile duct stones
    • Cholecystitis.

Other less serious Zelnorm side effects include:

  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness.

Suffered harm from Zelnorm? You may have a lawsuit. Click here, for a top rated law firm to evaluate your legal rights.

Patients who are taking Zelnorm are advised to contact their health care providers right away to consult about other treatment options. These patients should seek emergency medical help immediately if they suffer the following symptoms:

  • Severe chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness
  • Sudden onset of weakness or difficulty walking or talking
  • Any other symptom of heart attack or stroke.

If you or a loved one has been injured by taking Zelnorm, you should have your case evaluated by a competent Zelnorm lawyer. See Hiring a Zelnorm Attorney and Lawyer to find out how to locate the right attorney for you.

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