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Is ibgard affective for ibs-d? do you take it when symptoms start?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Ibgard: Ibgard is simply peppermint oil and can be taken at the onset of IBS symptoms. Its efficacy is variable among IBS patients.

Answered 9/13/2017

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