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Is align probiotic effective against irritable bowel syndrome ? if other probiotic doesn't work.
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It can be: You may need to find the right probiotic and dosing regimen for you. Other treatment options depend on your dominant symptoms and can include: ssris, donnatal (phenobarbital atropine hyoscyamine and scopolamine) tablets, hyosciamine, and other medications.
Answered 8/26/2013
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