title: Psychiatric aspects of irritable bowel syndrome.
abstract: The considerable psychiatric comorbidity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is noted and the concept of depressive spectrum disorder is briefly discussed. The results of a recently published study examining the effect of psychiatric comorbidity on the outcome of IBS are presented and discussed. Finally, details of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Nefazodone in the treatment of patients with IBS, which has recently begun in South Wales, are discussed. (Int J Psych Clin Pract 1997; 1: 73-74).
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, UK.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sullivan
keywords: antidepressants; irritable bowel syndrome; nefazodone; psychiatry