Expert Video - What prescription medicines are available for IBS-C?

Dr. Satish Rao discusses the different prescription medications available in the United States to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and how they work inside the bowel. The medications discussed are lubiprostone, which helps with constipation but does not relieve pain, as well as linaclotide and plecanatide. These two medications are designed to relieve pain as well as constipation in IBS-C.

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Section: Managing and Treating IBS-C

Animation - Managing and Treating IBS-C

Slide Show - Managing and Treating IBS-C

Other IBS-C Animations

Animation - Understanding IBS-C

Animation - Diagnosing IBS-C

Expert Videos

1. How is IBS-C treated?

2. What can I do at home to manage my IBS-C?

3. Is there a specific diet for IBS-C?

4. What prescription medicines are available for IBS-C?

5. If prescription medications are not helping my IBS-C, what other medical therapies can I try?

6. Can probiotics help my IBS-C?

7. Are there clinical trials for IBS-C? Can I participate?

8. What questions should I ask my doctor about IBS-C treatment?

Other Sections in this Module:

Understanding IBS with Constipation (IBS-C)

Diagnosing IBS with Constipation

Advances in Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation

Other Modules:

Chronic Constipation (CC)

Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)

Dyssynergic Defecation (DD)

Patient Stories

This educational activity has been developed by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Takeda.

This website is part of the Animated Patient^® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.