Linzess and Incontinence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Incontinence is reported as a side effect among people who take Linzess (linaclotide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexium, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Incontinence when taking Linzess. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,558 people who have side effects when taking Linzess from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Linzess?

Linzess has active ingredients of linaclotide. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 24,086 Linzess users. Check the latest studies of Linzess.

What is Incontinence?

Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control) is found to be associated with 956 drugs and 1,125 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Incontinence.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 02, 2026

23,558 people reported to have side effects when taking Linzess.
Among them, 46 people (0.2%) have Incontinence.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Linzess when they have Incontinence? *

What is the gender of people who have Incontinence when taking Linzess? *

female: 79.49 %
male: 20.51 %

What is the age of people who have Incontinence when taking Linzess? *

What are other drugs people take besides Linzess? *

What are other side effects people have besides Incontinence? *

Diarrhea: 23 people, 50.00%
Sleep Disorder: 15 people, 32.61%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 30.43%
Memory Loss: 12 people, 26.09%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 11 people, 23.91%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 23.91%
Weight Decreased: 10 people, 21.74%
Dizziness: 10 people, 21.74%
Fall: 10 people, 21.74%
Migraine (headache): 9 people, 19.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 9 people, 19.57%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 9 people, 19.57%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 15.22%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 7 people, 15.22%
Abdominal Discomfort: 6 people, 13.04%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 6 people, 13.04%
Depression: 5 people, 10.87%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 10.87%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 10.87%
Pain: 5 people, 10.87%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on linaclotide (the active ingredients of Linzess) and Linzess (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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