Identifying patients with CIC who may benefit from LINZESS
CIC can be difficult to diagnose due to the unknown cause of symptoms
Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a multisymptom condition.1 A 30-minute online survey conducted in adults who met ROME IV criteria for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) or CIC revealed that CIC patients suffer for about 2 years before seeking help from a healthcare professional. Patients may also attempt to self-treat before seeking help.2
Some patients may try to self-treat CIC by3:
- Making dietary changes
- Drinking more water
- Increasing exercise
- Taking over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives and stool softeners chronically (many of which are only intended for up to 7 days of use)4-6
- Trying to reduce stress
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*Not actual patients. For illustrative purposes only.