Lessons learned: Chronic idiopathic constipation patient experiences with over-the-counter medications.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder diagnosed based on patient-reported symptoms and the absence of structural gastrointestinal abnormalities. Individuals with CIC typically institute dietary changes and use stool softeners or over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives, possibly at the direction of a healthcare provider, before prescription medications for CIC are initiated. Although highly prevalent, there is limited information regarding CIC patient experiences with OTC medications.

Methods

This post-hoc analysis used patient-reported data from a questionnaire administered during patient screening for a prospective linaclotide Phase 3b clinical trial in patients with CIC (N = 1482 screened). The questionnaire asked p

SUBMITTER: Lacy BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7799845 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature