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Amitiza

Drugmaker seeks approval of Amitiza for IBS

October 03, 2008

Drugmaker Sucampo is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval to provide a 8 mcg version of Amitiza for patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A 24 mcg version of Amitiza is currently approved for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation. Read more »

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Amitiza shows results within 24 to 48 hours

October 02, 2008

According to analysis of two recent studies, Amitiza (lubiprostone) is effective in relieving symptoms of chronic idiopathic constipation within 24... Read summary »

Q&A: When should you see a doctor for constipation?

October 02, 2008

A patient wants to know when to see a doctor about chronic constipation. Dr. Nicholas Costrini suggests that if pain accompanies the symptoms it may... Read summary »

New meds, hypnosis may help IBS sufferers

October 03, 2008

Reports given at a recent digestive disease conference highlighted several new treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Two of the treatment... Read summary »

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