Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan School of Medicine, discusses treatments for diarrhea associated with irritable bowl syndrome.

Dr. Schoenfeld has disclosed the following: Consulting Fees: Salix, Novartis, Takeda, AGI, Therapeutics Ownership Interest: Wyeth Other: MD Evidence (Partner)

References and Resources
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Pimentel M, Park S, Mirocha J, Kane SV, Kong Y. The effect of a nonabsorbed oral antibiotic (rifaximin) on the symptoms of the irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. Oct 17 2006;145(8):557-63.
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