Medication Shows Promise For Patients With Severe Chronic Constipation

Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 09:14 in Health & Medicine

A new medication appears to offer significant relief to patients with severe chronic constipation while minimizing the likelihood of cardiac-related side effects. Constipation is a common medical problem, affecting about 15 percent of Americans who spend several billion dollars each year on laxatives and other treatments.

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