A review of irritable bowel syndrome medications

**Listen to the general podcast about Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medications - Part 3:** **In the first part of this article, we have reviewed the causes and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome....In the second part, we will review the tests and methods of treating this disease....In this part, we will review the drugs for irritable bowel syndrome in detail....so stay with us in the rest of the article.**

#### **irritable bowel syndrome drugs** **Although there are many medications to treat the symptoms of IBS, none of them cure the disease.. These medications are mainly used to relieve symptoms, and the choice depends largely on whether your type of IBS is diarrhea-predominant or constipation*-predominant..**But as a general rule, medications are a good choice for people whose symptoms respond to conservative measures such as dietary changes and fiber supplements. He did not give.**

**Suggested study: ** **Celiac disease and gluten-free products**

#### **anticholinergic drugs** ** Anticholinergic drugs stimulate the nervous system of the gastrointestinal tract and also reduce severe contractions and irregular contractions of the large intestine.** **Drugs in this category include Dicyclomine and Hyosin.... These drugs may be used as preventive drugs and before the onset of symptoms, and they are only useful when you can predict your symptoms... Of course, the side effects of these drugs, which include dry eyes and mouth, and blurred vision, cannot be ignored.**

#### **Antidepressants** **Many tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) have analgesic effects in people with irritable bowel syndrome... The dose of TCAs is usually lower than when used to treat depression.... Doctors generally believe that these drugs reduce the perception of pain when used in low doses, although the exact mechanism by which they affect patients is not known.** ** Tricyclic antidepressants commonly used for pain control include: amitriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, and nortriptyline.... You may feel tired at first when starting tricyclic antidepressants, but this is not considered an undesirable side effect and can help you sleep better at night.** ** These drugs are usually started at low doses and gradually increased... their full effect may not be seen for three to four weeks after use.** **Also, tricyclic antidepressants slow gastrointestinal motility and can be effective for those with irritable bowel syndrome who have predominant diarrhea.** **Another irritable bowel syndrome medication that is included in the class of antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are prescribed by doctors to treat IBS.** ** These medications include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopam (Lexapro) other antioxidants that can be used ... (Remeron), venlafaxine (Effexor), and duloxetine (Cymbalta).**

#### **anti-diarrhea drugs** **If you are taking Lororamide, it is best to never exceed the dose, unless specifically prescribed by your doctor. Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious heart problems in a person.** #### **Anti-anxiety drugs** ** As the name of these drugs suggests, anti-anxiety drugs reduce a person's anxiety.. Diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan) and clonazepam (Klonopin) belong to this class of drugs.** **Anti-anxiety medications are sometimes prescribed for people with short-term anxiety, which may worsen the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. However, these drugs should be used for a short period of time, as these drugs can be addictive.**

#### **Alostron or Aloserton** **Allosterone blocks the hormone involved in gut contractions and emotions....This treatment is mostly for women with irritable bowel syndrome whose predominant symptom is diarrhea....but was taken off the market after introduction due to safety concerns....This product has been re-introduced and still has to have special instructions available.* **Lubiprostone (Amitiza) is available to treat severe constipation and irritable bowel syndrome in women over the age of 18 who have not responded to other treatments.. It works by increasing intestinal secretions... #span**# **The role of antibiotics in the treatment of IBS is not yet clear.... Some patients have reported improvement in their symptoms after antibiotic treatment, but with all this, more research is needed on the treatment of IBS with antibiotics.... Rifaximin (Xifaxan) is currently approved for the treatment of IBS.**

#### **Herbs and Natural Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome** **So far, many herbal and natural remedies for irritable bowel syndrome have been proposed and promoted, but unfortunately there is no evidence that they are useful.** **Although small studies may confirm or support some of these treatments, these studies are either too small or have major flaws that make definitive conclusions impossible.** #### **pea oil** **There is some evidence that chickpea oil can be beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome.... However, it is also important to note that chickpea oil can cause heartburn.. #### **Acidophilus** ** Today, much attention has been paid to the positive effects of healthy bacteria or probiotics in various intestinal diseases, including IBS.... But whether the supplements containing this bacteria have a special advantage or not, has not yet been proven.** #### **Unproven cases** ** Chamomile tea: Of course, the usefulness of chamomile tea in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome has not yet been proven... Chamomile can also aggravate allergies... ** **Olive oil is a supplement containing gamma-linolenic acid that has not yet been proven to be beneficial for IBS.** **Also, the properties of fennel for this disease are under investigation.** #### **Prediction of irritable bowel syndrome** **Although IBS can cause physical discomfort and emotional distress, most people with IBS do not develop serious long-term health problems... In addition, the vast majority of people with IBS manage their symptoms.** **Working with a specialist to monitor symptoms over time is very important....If symptoms worsen over time, the person may be ordered to have more tests.** ** Over time, less than 5% of people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome develop other digestive problems.** **Despite all the mentioned cases, the definitive treatment and diagnosis of the disease is the responsibility of your doctor, and it is better to avoid any self-treatment or self-administration of medicine in this field. Therefore, it is better to see a doctor as soon as possible so that the treatment process can begin for you.** Attitudes about the causes of celiac disease

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