Widely used medication shown to reduce IBS symptoms

A primary care trial has shown that a commonly used prescription drug is safe and effective to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  Researchers from the Universities of Leeds, Southampton and Bristol carried out a controlled trial of the drug amitriptyline, a prescription drug used widely in primary care.  Patients using the drug were almost twice... Read moreThe post Widely used medication shown to reduce IBS symptoms appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
Source: Nursing in Practice - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Gastroenterology IBS irritable bowel syndrome Source Type: news