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Can Amitriptyline Be Taken For IBS?
I WAS PRESCRIBED AMITRIPTYLINE BY MY GASTRO INTESTINALSPECIALIST FOR IBS WHICH I DEVELOPED AFTER HAVING SURGERY FOR A HIATUS HERNIA AND A TWISTED ESOPHAGUS. WHEN READING THE SCRIPT FOR THIS MEDICATION IT SHOWS THIS MEDICATION IS USED MAINLY FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY WHICH I DO NOT HAVE. IN READING THE SIDE EFFECTS SHOULD I REALLY BE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
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You have not given wrong treatment
In IBS antidepressants like amitryptillin can be prescribed in low dose
If constipation present than psyllium with milk can be taken
Fiber supplements also useful
For IBS specific drug if needed like lubiprostone can be given
Avoid stress is the main one
Avoid smoking
Take healthy and balanced diet
Take care
You have not given wrong treatment
In IBS antidepressants like amitryptillin can be prescribed in low dose
If constipation present than psyllium with milk can be taken
Fiber supplements also useful
For IBS specific drug if needed like lubiprostone can be given
Avoid stress is the main one
Avoid smoking
Take healthy and balanced diet
Take care
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