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Suggest Alternative Medication For IBS

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Posted on Sun, 6 Sep 2015
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Question : Hi. I've been prescribed Amitriptyline for IBS where chronic nausea has been been the main symptom. This has proven to be work very well; however, the sedatory effect is irritating. Is there an alternative tricyclic anti-depressant that is less sedating? Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nortryptiline

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The alternative medicine that you can try is nortryptiline.
You can use this instead. Please request your treating doctor for a prescription.
The sedative action is much reduced.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (19 hours later)
Thanks for your reply. Would you regard it to be better than Desipramine?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
yes I think so. It's always a better choice.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Alternative Medication For IBS

Brief Answer: Nortryptiline Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The alternative medicine that you can try is nortryptiline. You can use this instead. Please request your treating doctor for a prescription. The sedative action is much reduced. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.