Comparative profiles of lubiprostone, linaclotide, and elobixibat for chronic constipation: a systematic literature review with meta-analysis and number needed to treat/harm.
Rao SS, Manabe N, Karasawa Y, Hasebe Y, Nozawa K, Nakajima A, Fukudo S.
Rao SS, et al.
BMC Gastroenterol. 2024 Jan 2;24(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s12876-023-03104-8.
BMC Gastroenterol. 2024.
PMID: 38166671
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OBJECTIVE: To comprehensively evaluate the efficacy, safety, patient symptoms, and quality-of-life (QoL) of lubiprostone, linaclotide, and elobixibat as treatment for chronic constipation (CC). ...However, the NNH analysis revealed distinct safety profiles: lubiprostone …
OBJECTIVE: To comprehensively evaluate the efficacy, safety, patient symptoms, and quality-of-life (QoL) of lubiprostone, linaclotide …