Irritable Bowel Syndrome (3,728 members)
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Symptoms|Treatments|Side effects|Causes
| Acupuncture | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Pain relief | 38% (479) |
| Bruising | 19% (475) |
| Nausea relief | 13% (472) |
| Bleeding | 12% (472) |
| Bacterial infection | 4% (466) |
| Nerve injury | 4% (473) |
| Hepatitis B | 1% (469) |
| heartburn | 3% (62) |
| Pneumothorax | 0% (469) |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Reduced anxiety | 84% (176) |
| Reduced panic | 79% (171) |
| Drowsiness | 63% (163) |
| Decreased inhibitions | 43% (161) |
| Forgetfulness | 34% (159) |
| Dizziness | 27% (158) |
| Light-headedness | 24% (159) |
| Decreased sex drive | 23% (158) |
| Dry mouth | 22% (156) |
| Depression | 21% (162) |
| Irritability | 13% (158) |
| Muscle weakness | 12% (159) |
| Insomnia | 11% (159) |
| Constipation | 12% (156) |
| Blurred vision | 11% (157) |
| Nausea | 7% (154) |
| Hyperactivity | 6% (158) |
| Tremor | 4% (157) |
| Jaundice | 1% (157) |
| Vomiting | 1% (155) |
| Seizure | 1% (157) |
| Watery mouth | 0% (153) |
| Amitriptyline | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 55% (182) |
| dry mouth | 55% (176) |
| weakness or tiredness | 53% (180) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 36% (178) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 34% (175) |
| constipation | 32% (176) |
| headaches | 26% (175) |
| unsteadiness | 26% (170) |
| nightmares | 24% (176) |
| confusion | 23% (175) |
| blurred vision | 19% (172) |
| nausea | 18% (175) |
| excessive sweating | 16% (174) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 16% (174) |
| difficulty urinating | 13% (171) |
| vomiting | 6% (175) |
| Fish oil | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| belching | 31% (452) |
| loose stools | 15% (441) |
| indigestion | 15% (440) |
| reduced pain | 13% (432) |
| acid reflux | 12% (372) |
| lower blood pressure | 10% (442) |
| nausea | 9% (437) |
| headache | 7% (189) |
| Stomach Pain | 9% (126) |
| nosebleeds | 2% (429) |
| rash | 1% (435) |
| Infliximab (Remicade) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| headache | 43% (21) |
| runny nose | 20% (20) |
| vaginal itching, burning, and pain or other signs of a yeast infection | 16% (19) |
| flushing | 14% (21) |
| back pain | 14% (21) |
| heartburn | 14% (21) |
| stomach pain | 5% (21) |
| nausea | 5% (22) |
| white patches in the mouth | 5% (20) |
| more powerful erections | 0% (1) |
| Loperamide (Imodium) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| constipation | 54% (37) |
| dry mouth | 24% (38) |
| stomach pain, discomfort, or distention (enlargement) | 22% (37) |
| fatigue | 19% (36) |
| drowsiness | 8% (36) |
| dizziness | 6% (34) |
| vomiting | 3% (36) |
| Low dose naltrexone (LDN) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| increased sense of well-being | 66% (135) |
| increased self-confidence | 53% (133) |
| vivid dreams | 51% (135) |
| difficulty sleeping | 37% (134) |
| increased sex drive | 20% (129) |
| drowsiness | 17% (35) |
| Magnesium | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| diarrhea | 28% (725) |
| stomach discomfort | 18% (708) |
| SSRIs | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Sexual problems | 61% (293) |
| Sleeplessness or drowsiness | 56% (293) |
| Agitation (feeling jittery) | 50% (289) |
| Headache | 36% (288) |
| Nausea | 33% (284) |
| Dissociation | 32% (74) |