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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2014; 20(27): 8796-8806
Published online Jul 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i27.8796
Table 3 Adverse events for lubiprostone phase III irritable bowel syndrome with constipation studies
LubiprostonePlaceboLubiprostone
12 wk12 wk36 wk
Serious1%1%1.90%
Treatment related22%21%25.40%
Nausea8%4%11%
Diarrhea6%4%11%
Abdominal distension2%2%3.70%
Discontinuation due to ADR5%7%4%