Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 23, 2015, at 12:52:00
In reply to Best med for IBS-C, posted by pedr on February 23, 2015, at 9:24:38
> Hi,
>
> what's the best med for IBS-C?As you know, there is no universally effective med for IBS-C, but linaclotide is a potentially useful option, if you've not already tried it. I assume you're asking because you have not done well on older/standard treatments.
Linaclotide:
>reduce the intensity of ibs pain and sensation
Yes, it is known to help these symptoms. Around half of pts treated will get some pain relief, normally beginning a few days after starting treatment.
>help with depression, anxiety and ocd
No, it will not directly benefit any psychiatric symptoms.
>not cause constipation
It does not cause constipation. At times, it is too strong and causes diarrhea, but this is rarely severe. Most people do not experience any diarrhea.
>not cause somnolence...not cause insomniaNo, it doesn't cause these.
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