If OTC remedies are ineffective, you may need a prescription CIC or IBS-C medication. See your provider about whether one of the medications below might be a good fit for your symptoms. Prescription Osmotic Laxatives Lactuloseoperates like the other osmotic laxatives above, but it is available o...
Chronic constipation, or functional constipation, is different from IBS-C. Chronic constipation has many potential causes, such as a side effect from medication or a problem with the nerves or anatomy of thedigestive system. The major difference is abdominal pain. Abdominal pain must be present to...
IBS-C (predominant symptom is constipation) IBS-M (mixed diarrhea and constipation) IBS-U (unclassified) Not all healthcare professionals recognize these four categories. Are stress and anxiety triggers for IBS? Stress andanxietymay be triggers for IBS and the development of recurrent symptoms. C...
It's up to you how much to share about what you do to manage it. You may want to tell them you take medication or follow a certain diet. Or you may not. It's up to you. How to Talk to Colleagues You may feel uncomfortable telling co-workers you have IBS-C. That's OK. You...
Medications you can take without a prescription includeImodium (loperamide)and Lomotil (diphenoxylate). Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider, because chronic use (even of OTC medications) can cause side effects. Prescription Medication Options ...
Medications you can take without a prescription includeImodium (loperamide)and Lomotil (diphenoxylate). Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider, because chronic use (even of OTC medications) can cause side effects. Prescription Medication Options ...