Adopting a low FODMAP diet relieves irritable bowel syndrome better than medicine
Both a special diet that excludes “FODMAP” compounds and a low-carb high-fibre diet were effective
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Both a special diet that excludes “FODMAP” compounds and a low-carb high-fibre diet were effective
A large trial of low-dose amitriptyline resulted in nearly twice as many people reporting symptom relief for IBS as placebo, with researchers suggesting that GPs should be offer the drug more often.
A primary care trial has shown that a commonly used prescription drug is safe and effective to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Results from the phase 3 ATLANTIS study showed amitriptyline was superior to placebo across multiple symptom-based outcomes for patients with IBS.
Results from a Cochrane meta-analysis find that the common practice of prescribing antidepressants to treat insomnia is not supported by current evidence.