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What drugs are used to treat ibs?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

IBS: For mild........Low fat, high fiber diet. Medications are laxatives such as metamucil. For moderate........Laxatives such as chronulac or sorbitol, imodium, (loperamide) questran, levsin, bentyl. For severe..............Antidepressants for constant pain.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

I prefer None: I have never prescribed drugs for so called ibs. You have to change some bad habits like eating at regular times daily, same quantities, moderate fiber intake and most important 80-100 ounces of caffeine free/alcohol free fluids. Over time possibly 1-3 months your symptoms will reolve, but you must maintin this regimen of retraining your bowel.

Answered 3/26/2013

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