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"Promising Results: Common Drug Provides Relief for Irritable Bowel Syndrome"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by SciTechDaily

The ATLANTIS trial has revealed that the commonly prescribed drug amitriptyline can significantly alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), offering a new treatment option for patients. The study, conducted in primary care settings, found that patients taking amitriptyline were almost twice as likely to report an overall improvement in symptoms compared to those taking a placebo. The results support the use of low-dose amitriptyline as a second-line treatment for IBS in primary care, providing relief for patients who have not responded to first-line treatments.

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The Effectiveness of Antidepressants for Chronic Pain: What the Studies Say

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian

Antidepressants commonly used to treat chronic pain lack evidence as to whether or not they work, researchers have said, declaring the situation a global public health concern. A new Cochrane review has revealed there is little evidence whether or not amitriptyline and many other common antidepressants work when it comes to tackling chronic pain. The team found that many of the trials involved very small numbers of patients, making the results unreliable. Only duloxetine and milnacipran had enough evidence for the researchers to have even moderate confidence in their findings, with the drugs found to have a small to moderate effect on substantial pain relief.

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