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Three Clinical Studies Demonstrating Safety and Efficacy of Treatment for Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) in Adults

This supplement is sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals.

 

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In this supplement to Internal Medicine News , Christine Frissora, MD provides an overview of the burdens that patients with IBS-D experience. Three clinical efficacy and safety studies surrounding an FDA-approved treatment are also examined.

Topics include:

  • IBS-D diagnosis and treatment challenges

  • The role of microbial imbalance and altered gut microbiota

  • A treatment option for relief of IBS-D symptoms

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