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My mother suffering from ibs c .so what medicine she have to take .her age 42 yeara old.?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Depends: If she does not respond adequately to lifestyle changes, dietary changes (ie increased fiber) and osmotic laxatives (ie miralax) ; a medication called Amitiza (lubiprostone) can be beneficial. Go see a gi.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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