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Long-Term Lubiprostone Therapy Shows Positive Effects on IBS-C
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Long-Term Lubiprostone Therapy Shows Positive Effects on IBS-C |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/575131?src=rss |
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The results are coming in for the long-term treatment with lubiprostone (Amitiza) for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and were reported here at a heavily attended session at Digestive Diseases Week 2008. The results show that the type-2 chloride channel activator was progressively effective over the course of a 36-week trial with minimal adverse effects. Reuters Health Information |
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Articles > Gastroenterology |
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May 29, 2008 |
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