Is citalopram used to treat irritable bowel syndrome?
Now i know citalopram is usually used to treat depression but i have been given it to treat ibs. Does anyone know if this is true?
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Citalopram (Brand names -Celexa® )
is used to treat depression. Citalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance
Citalopram may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Yes, its’ true. It can be used to treat IBS.
Irritable bowel syndrome – Constipation (IBS-C)
Irritable bowel syndrome – Diarrhea (IBS-D
IBS is NOT a disease. It is called a "syndrome" because it represents a collection of symptoms. IBS is considered a "functional disorder" because there is no identifiable pathology and it can strike otherwise healthy people
Some people with IBS suffer predominantly from constipation, others suffer predominantly from diarrhea, and some have alternating bouts of both
Yes it is true.
Yes, SSRIs are often used to treat IBS. Your doctor maybe feels you’ll also benefit from the anti-depressant effect as well as the help the pill will provide for IBS. Sorry in advance for the pun, but IBS is a "pain" and I hope the treatment works for you! Best of luck!
IBS treatment does not just include popping some pills. To seek permanent relief, you must follow an IBS Diet. In order to do so, you need to follow a process of elimination and understand how your body reacts to certain foods. This might take around 3-4 months, but once you realize the effects of the same, it will work wonders. Also, there are certain types of foods which you must avoid in order to seek IBS relief. Exercising, chewing your foods properly and maintaining a journal are some other tips which can help in subsiding IBS flare-ups.
.-= Rudy Shaw from IBS Diet´s last blog ..IBS diet – What is right for me =-.