Re: propulsid/cisapride

Posted By Nancy on July 19, 1998 at 13:21:06:

In Reply to: propulsid/cisapride posted by Nancy on July 14, 1998 at 07:42:09:






I recently read the letter from Jansen regarding propulsid, and it has me very concerned.  I have been on the drug for about 8-10 years.  I tested the drug in Boston before it was approved, and continued receiving the drug after approval.  My biggest concern is if there is any long term effect, but I'm sure that would be hard to answer since I am probably one of the longest users.  My diagnosis was upper gastrointestinal muscle disorder, with very slow gastric emptying, back in 1989.  The drug worked great for me.  I took myself off the drug on Saturday after reading info on it.  Are there any other drugs that work just as well as propulsid. Since I was on the drug so long, should I see a cardiologist to make sure I didn't do any damage.  I think at one time or other I did take some of the drugs that are listed that you shouldn't take while on propulsid.  The only side effects I had that I know of was anxiety with heart palpitations.  I had pushed that off to PMS? I really would appreciate any input anyone has regarding this.  Thanks so much.