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Medication for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Prescription and over the counter medications that target IBS symptoms.
IBS Management Guidelines 2009
Ever wonder how your doctor knows how to treat your IBS? Learn about the management guidelines that doctors follow when treating IBS patients.
Are there medications that treat IBS?
Wondering about medication options for irritable bowel syndrome? Here is a guide to gaining information about drugs for IBS, constipation and diarrhea.
Prescription Medication for Constipation
There are only a few prescription options for the treatment of constipation. This article provides an overview of these prescription medications for chronic constipation.
Amitiza for Constipation
Amitiza is a medication that has been approved for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults and constipation predominant IBS in women over the age of 18. Learn about the safety and effectiveness of Amitiza.
Zelnorm Frequently Asked Questions
Coverage of the medication Zelnorm (Tegaserod), which is prescribed for the treatment of constipation-predominant IBS in women.
Prescription Medication for Diarrhea
Overview of prescription medication options for the treatment of diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D).
Lotronex for IBS-D
Learn about Lotronex (alosetron), a medication with FDA approval for the treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D). Although proven effective, serious side effects have resulted in strict prescription guidelines.
How Safe is Imodium?
This overview of Imodium (loperamide) will help to put your mind at ease about the safety of this medication for the treatment of diarrhea.
Lotronex Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive coverage of the medication Lotronex (alosetron hydrochloride)which is prescribed for the treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS in women.
Is Your Doctor Right for You?
One of the most important aspects of IBS treatment is the doctor/patient relationship. Here are the questions you should ask to make sure that you are in good hands.
Medication Side Effects Index
Description of side effects of medications commonly prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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