title: Medical management of constipation.
abstract: Constipation is a common clinical problem. Initial management of chronic constipation should include lifestyle maneuvers, and increased fiber and fluids. Polyethylene glycol, sodium picosulfate, bisacodyl, prucalopride, lubiprostone, and linaclotide were all more effective than placebo for treating chronic idiopathic constipation. Many commonly used agents lack quality evidence supporting their use.
authors: Department of Gastroenterology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors: Meredith
authors: M
authors: Portalatin
authors: Nathaniel
authors: N
authors: Winstead
keywords: 5-ht4 agonists; constipation; fiber; laxatives; osmotic agents; polyethylene glycol