Systematic Review
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2019; 7(21): 3486-3504
Published online Nov 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i21.3486
Table 2 Strengths of recommendations regarding pharmacological interventions for irritable bowel syndrome in 20 clinical practice guidelines
DrugsRecommendations by CPGs
PainAntispasmodicsStrongly recommended or recommended by 13 CPGs; weak evidence reported by 1 CPG
Peppermint oilStrongly recommended or recommended by 4 CPGs
TCAs1Strongly recommended or recommended by 10 CPGs; weak evidence reported by 3 CPG
SSRIsStrongly recommended or recommended by 10 CPGs; weak evidence reported by 3 CPG
DiarrheaLoperamideRecommended by 9 CPGs; weak evidence reported by 3 CPG
Alosetron2Strongly recommended or recommended by 7 CPGs
EluxadolineStrongly recommended by 1 CPG; insufficient evidence reported by 1 CPG
ConstipationMosaprideRecommended by 1 CPG
PrucaloprideInsufficient evidence reported by 5 CPGs
PEGRecommended by 6 CPGs; weak evidence reported by 1 CPG; insufficient evidence reported by 7 CPGs3
LinaclotideStrongly recommended or recommended by 7 CPGs
LubiprostoneStrongly recommended by 6 CPGs; insufficient evidence reported by 1 CPG
Global symptomsProbioticsStrongly recommended or recommended by 6 CPGs; weak or insufficient evidence reported by 5 CPG
RifaximinRecommended by 6 CPGs; weak or insufficient evidence reported by 5 CPG