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)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Gastroenterology IBS irritable bowel syndrome Source Type: news

Commonly Used Drug Amitriptyline Might Be New Treatment Option for IBS
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- An inexpensive medication long used for depression and migraines now has a clinical trial to back up its off-label use for another condition that lowers quality of life: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In the study,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Hope for millions with irritable bowel syndrome as major trial shows 25p-a-day antidepressant can ease agonising symptoms
Alexander Ford, Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Leeds's School of Medicine, says amitriptyline is an effective treatment for IBS, which affects one in 20 people worldwide. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Amitriptyline helps relieve IBS symptoms
A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research presented today [16 October] at UEG Week 2023 has found. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news

Self-Silencing Is Making Women Sick
“Be more disappointing” is not a piece of advice most people would pay money to hear, but in my therapy office, it’s often the most valuable guidance I can give. My clients are mostly women, and nearly all of them struggle with a fear of disappointing others. Our culture rewards women for being perpetually pleasant, self-sacrificing, and emotionally in control, and it can feel counterintuitive for my clients to say “no”—or firmly assert their wants and needs. But my work is about helping them realize that their health might literally depend on it. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”trueR...
Source: TIME: Health - October 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors:  Maytal Eyal Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news

FDA Eliminates REMS for Lotronex (alosetron hydrochloride)
September 8, 2023 --  Lotronex (alosetron hydrochloride) and approved generics are FDA approved for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in women whose predominant bowel symptom is diarrhea. Although safety risks for Lotronex (alosetron... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

These Four GI Conditions May Predict Parkinson's Disease These Four GI Conditions May Predict Parkinson's Disease
Dysphagia, gastroparesis, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome without diarrhea may be early warning signs of Parkinson ' s disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - August 31, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

There's 'no real proof' that probiotics in pills and yoghurt drinks can ease irritable bowel syndrome, says study
Probiotics are unlikely to ease gut problems such as bloating and other digestive complaints, a major review of the evidence suggests. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Specific GI Syndromes Linked to Parkinson Disease
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 -- Specific gastrointestinal (GI) syndromes including dysphagia, gastroparesis, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) without diarrhea are associated with Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease
Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Factors Predicting Response to Low FODMAP Diet in IBS Factors Predicting Response to Low FODMAP Diet in IBS
Are differences in fecal microbiota and/or fecal and urine metabolites associated with response to the low FODMAP diet in patients with irritable bowel syndrome?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Probiotics May Help in IBS, but Certainty of Evidence'Low'Probiotics May Help in IBS, but Certainty of Evidence'Low '
An updated meta-analysis found some evidence that certain probiotics may improve symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome, but the certainty of evidence was low across nearly all analyses.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - August 22, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

The £22 'magic poo bread' that can supposedly cure your IBS... but the experts aren't convinced by claims peddled by artisan bakers
Could a £22 loaf made from alternative flours and seeds help alleviate Irritable Bowel Syndrome? An Irish-based bakery is selling a 15-ingredient 'Magic Poo Bread' in the UK. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Post-COVID-19 Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Post-COVID-19 Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Are COVID-19 survivors at higher risk for development of IBS or functional dyspepsia compared to controls?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - July 20, 2023 Category: Pathology Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Tianeptine, an antidepressant with opioid agonist effects: pharmacology and abuse potential, a narrative review - Edinoff AN, Sall S, Beckman SP, Koepnick AD, Gold LC, Jackson ED, Wenger DM, Cornett EM, Murnane KS, Kaye AM, Kaye AD.
Tianeptine is an antidepressant drug approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder in countries other than the US. It is classified as an atypical tricyclic antidepressant and has shown potential benefits in addressing anxiety and irritable bowel... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news