Lubiprostone

Lubiprostone was not significantly more effective compared with placebo in children or adolescents with pediatric functional constipation; however, the safety profile was similar to that in adults, according to study results.

In my clinic, it still feels like we get countless referrals for irritable bowel syndrome.

By the time a patient with irritable bowel syndrome gets to a tertiary referral physician like me, they have likely tried a lot of treatments.