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Would i benefit from daily activated charcoal pills? have ibs-chronic nausea, upset stomach, cramps & alternating periods of constipation & diarrhea.

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Dr. David Ziring answered

Charcoal unproven: There is only one clinical trial evaluating the use of charcoal in IBS, and the results are underwhelming. You'd likely do better with mirtazapine and Miralax.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/27/2017

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A member asked:

Would i benefit from daily activated charcoal pills? have ibs-chronic nausea, upset stomach, cramps & alternating periods of constipation & diarrhea.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Ziring answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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