Prescription Medication for Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D)

Diarrhea Predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D), with its symptoms of frequent, urgent, painful bouts of diarrhea, can make a person’s digestive system feel like an out-of-control steaming locomotive. It can seem impossible to make plans, go to work, eat in a restaurant - all things that a healthy person can do without giving it a second thought.

Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for IBS-D. Dealing with the disorder requires a multi-faceted approach, including stress management and dietary modifications. For severe symptoms, there are a variety of medications that may be prescribed to target symptoms of pain, cramping and diarrhea. My new article, Prescription Medication for Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Syndrome is an overview of some of the options that doctors have available to help you to manage your IBS-D symptoms.