IBS Treatment List
Alosetron (Lotronex)
Antibiotics (Rifaximin)
Antidiarrheal Agents (loperamide)
Antispasmodics - Dicyclomine (Bentyl) and Hyoscyamine (Levsin)
Bile acid binders (cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), colesevelam (Welchol))
Eluxadoline (Viberzi®)
Exercise
Linaclotide (Linzess®)
Low-FODMAP diet
Lubiprostone (Amitiza®)
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Pelvic Floor Retraining and Biofeedback
Peppermint Oil
Plecanatide (Trulance®)
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
Probiotics (e.g. Align, VSL#3, Florastor)
Psychological and Behavioral Therapies
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Soluble Fiber (Psyllium, Ispaghula Husk)
Tegaserod
Tricyclic Antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin), nortriptyline (Pamelor))

Exercise


How it works: Improves general health, impacts colonic function, and likely induces deep relaxation which can modify brain gut interactions in IBS patients.

Which symptoms does it help: Any or all IBS symptoms..

How long it takes to see a benefit: 2-4 weeks.

FDA approved: N/A

Dosage: N/A

Special considerations or risks: Amount of physical activity which can prove beneficial to IBS is unclear. May not be practical or even possible in those with physical limitations.

Most common side effects: Generally well tolerated.

Recommendation: ACG suggests exercise for overall symptom improvement in IBS patients.


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