Efficacy Variables at Endpoint
Efficacy variable 4 mg/d 12 mg/d 4 mg/d 12 mg/d 4 mg/d 4-12 mg/d
SGA of relief + < .01 < .05 < .05 + +
Original SGA of relief < .05 + < .05 + - -
SGA of abdominal + + + < .05 - - discomfort/pain
SGA of bowel habits + + + + + -
Abdominal pain + < .05 + + + +
Abdominal bloating + < .01 + + - -
Bowel movements < .01 < .001 < .001 < .01 < .05 < .001
Days without BMs + < .01 < .05 < .05 + < .05
% days with hard stools + < .01 + + + +
+ = Positive direction for tegaserod, P > .05 versus placebo.
- = Negative direction for tegaserod, P > .05 versus placebo.