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What Is Tegaserod Used For? (Cont.)

Is Tegaserod Used for Off-Label Reasons?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend tegaserod for treating something other than the condition(s) discussed above. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, there are a few off-label tegaserod uses, such as:
 
  • Treatment of IBS in men
  • Treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in people ages 65 and older.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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