Researchers link some IBS medications to increased death risk in large-scale study
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Updated · sadanews.ps · Apr 19
Researchers link some IBS medications to increased death risk in large-scale study
9 articles · Updated · sadanews.ps · Apr 19
The study analyzed data from over 650,000 US patients over 20 years, finding antidepressants raised death risk by 35% and antidiarrheals like loperamide nearly doubled it.
Despite these findings, researchers stress the individual risk remains low and causation is not proven, as patients may have other health vulnerabilities.
The study urges more personalized treatment approaches for IBS, further research to identify at-risk groups, and careful physician consultation to balance long-term medication benefits and risks.
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