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Suggest Alternative Medication For IBS
Question: Hi. I've been prescribed Amitriptyline for IBS where chronic nausea has been been the main symptom. This has proven to be work very well; however, the sedatory effect is irritating. Is there an alternative tricyclic anti-depressant that is less sedating? Thanks
Brief Answer:
Nortryptiline
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The alternative medicine that you can try is nortryptiline.
You can use this instead. Please request your treating doctor for a prescription.
The sedative action is much reduced.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Nortryptiline
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The alternative medicine that you can try is nortryptiline.
You can use this instead. Please request your treating doctor for a prescription.
The sedative action is much reduced.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks for your reply. Would you regard it to be better than Desipramine?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
yes I think so. It's always a better choice.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
yes I think so. It's always a better choice.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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