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Thanks for the reply. It does make sense. Since my last post I've done some research. Most chronic constipation is attributed to IBS, and most people who have IBS also get diarrhea. I've was diagnose with IBS over 20 years ago and I have used several treatments but there was no perfect cure. These new drugs use beta blockers to regulate the colon so it can function normaly. When they are tested in trials they are only aimed at those who have chronic constipation for the purpose of FDA approval, when in fact if they were to also test them on subjects who have IBS prone Diarrhea they would find positive results. The problem is that it would take longer for these drugs to become available if they had to do clinical trials for both. I would suggest that anyone who has either form of IBS contact their doctor about these new drugs and see if they would be helpful in their treatment. My doctor has tried Amitiza and even Zelnorm on patients with diarrhea and so far has gotten good results from many of his patients. Although Amitiza seems to work better.

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