Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder with an estimated prevalence of 16% in the US (2). Costs to treat constipation are significant. It is estimated that 70–90% of patients ...
If you have constipation caused by digestive system problems, you may want to learn more about Trulance and Linzess. They’re prescription drugs used to treat the following conditions in adults: ...
Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for certain types of constipation in adults. Amitiza comes as an oral capsule that’s typically taken twice per day. The dosage can vary ...
Trulance (plecanatide) and Linzess (linaclotide) are brand-name prescription medications. They’re approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat two types of constipation in adults: ...
Constipation is a common digestive condition characterized by hard, lumpy, and dry stools that are difficult or painful to pass. A person is generally considered constipated if they have three or ...
As people grow older, their bodies begin to change in subtle and sometimes frustrating ways. One of those changes, though rarely talked about, is a rising risk of chronic constipation. The problem can ...
Constipation is commonly seen in autistic people, but with treatment and high fiber meals, it can be reduced. It’s not uncommon for someone to experience constipation from time to time. After all, ...
NEWTON, Mass., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Gastro, a medical technology company that developed an FDA-cleared drug-free treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults, presented ...
FDA approves UZEDY ® (risperidone) extended-release injectable suspension for subcutaneous use as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to ...
WALTHAM, Mass., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class ...