Hi, I found this on WEB md and thought it might help.
Antidepressants
Your doctor may prescribe a low dose of antidepressants for IBS. This does not necessarily mean that you are depressed.
Antidepressants can block the brain's perception of pain in the gut, says Beth Schorr-Lesnick, MD, FACG, a gastroenterologist at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, N.Y.
There are different kinds of antidepressants, and doctors may choose one or the other, depending on whether you suffer from constipation-predominant IBS or diarrhea-predominant IBS.
For IBS patients with constipation, Schorr-Lesnick will sometimes prescribe small doses of SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants such as Celexa and Paxil. They do not usually cause constipation. Their side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.
Other older antidepressants (called tricyclic antidepressants) tend to cause constipation. Doctors usually prescribe them for IBS patients with diarrhea. These drugs include Elavil, Pamelor, and Norpramine. Other side effects of tricyclic antidepressants include dry mouth, drowsiness, and blurred vision.
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/86/99274.htm
I have tried Paxil CR, Zoloft, Lexapro and Effexor for anxiety and for me the only one that didnt hurt my stomach was Paxil.. but I had to get off of it for other reasons..
Which is could be totally different for you.
I am currently trying to go to the doctor for new medication.
I hope this helps.
Cindy
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