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What is the best medicine for ibs ?
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IBS: There is no best medicine. Medical treatment is to relieve symptoms, for example; for diarrhea: lomotil, imodium, questran, etc. For constipation: milk of magnesia, lactulose, miralax, (polyethylene glycol) senokot, etc. For cramps: bentyl. Also, avoid alcohol ; caffeine, ; limit intake of fatty foods.
Answered 3/4/2014
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