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imipramine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

imipramine has been researched along with Irritable Bowel Syndrome in 6 studies

Imipramine: The prototypical tricyclic antidepressant. It has been used in major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, attention-deficit disorders, agoraphobia, and panic disorders. It has less sedative effect than some other members of this therapeutic group.
imipramine : A dibenzoazepine that is 5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine substituted by a 3-(dimethylamino)propyl group at the nitrogen atom.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A disorder with chronic or recurrent colonic symptoms without a clearcut etiology. This condition is characterized by chronic or recurrent ABDOMINAL PAIN, bloating, MUCUS in FECES, and an erratic disturbance of DEFECATION.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To study the efficacy of low-dose imipramine in relieving symptoms associated with the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)."9.14A randomized controlled trial of imipramine in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. ( Abdul-Baki, H; Aoun, E; Azar, C; Chaar, H; El Hajj, II; Elzahabi, L; Sharara, AI; Skoury, A, 2009)
"Citalopram was not superior to placebo."6.73Antidepressant therapy (imipramine and citalopram) for irritable bowel syndrome: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. ( Boyce, P; Huskic, S; Jones, M; Kellow, JE; Talley, NJ; Tennant, C, 2008)
"Curcumin is a biologically active phytochemical presents in turmeric and has pharmacological actions that benefit patients with depression and anxiety."5.42The effect of curcumin on the brain-gut axis in rat model of irritable bowel syndrome: involvement of 5-HT-dependent signaling. ( Li, J; Pan, J; Wang, R; Wu, S; Xie, X; Xu, Y; Yu, X; Yu, Y; Zheng, L, 2015)
"To study the efficacy of low-dose imipramine in relieving symptoms associated with the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)."5.14A randomized controlled trial of imipramine in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. ( Abdul-Baki, H; Aoun, E; Azar, C; Chaar, H; El Hajj, II; Elzahabi, L; Sharara, AI; Skoury, A, 2009)
"Citalopram was not superior to placebo."2.73Antidepressant therapy (imipramine and citalopram) for irritable bowel syndrome: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. ( Boyce, P; Huskic, S; Jones, M; Kellow, JE; Talley, NJ; Tennant, C, 2008)
"Curcumin is a biologically active phytochemical presents in turmeric and has pharmacological actions that benefit patients with depression and anxiety."1.42The effect of curcumin on the brain-gut axis in rat model of irritable bowel syndrome: involvement of 5-HT-dependent signaling. ( Li, J; Pan, J; Wang, R; Wu, S; Xie, X; Xu, Y; Yu, X; Yu, Y; Zheng, L, 2015)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's3 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (16.67)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nozu, T1
Miyagishi, S1
Ishioh, M1
Takakusaki, K1
Okumura, T1
Yu, Y1
Wu, S1
Li, J1
Wang, R1
Xie, X1
Yu, X1
Pan, J1
Xu, Y1
Zheng, L1
Abdul-Baki, H1
El Hajj, II1
Elzahabi, L1
Azar, C1
Aoun, E1
Skoury, A1
Chaar, H1
Sharara, AI1
Teitelbaum, JE1
Arora, R1
Daling, AH1
Holtman, GA1
Laseur, MM1
Weinans, MA1
Lisman-van Leeuwen, Y1
Talley, NJ1
Kellow, JE1
Boyce, P1
Tennant, C1
Huskic, S1
Jones, M1

Trials

2 trials available for imipramine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

ArticleYear
A randomized controlled trial of imipramine in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2009, Aug-07, Volume: 15, Issue:29

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Imipramine; Irritable

2009
Antidepressant therapy (imipramine and citalopram) for irritable bowel syndrome: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2008, Volume: 53, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Citalopram; Doubl

2008

Other Studies

4 other studies available for imipramine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

ArticleYear
Imipramine improves visceral sensation and gut barrier in rat models of irritable bowel syndrome.
    European journal of pharmacology, 2020, Nov-15, Volume: 887

    Topics: Abdominal Muscles; Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Colon; Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

2020
The effect of curcumin on the brain-gut axis in rat model of irritable bowel syndrome: involvement of 5-HT-dependent signaling.
    Metabolic brain disease, 2015, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Anxiety; Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor; Colon; Curcumin; Cyclic AMP Response Element-Bi

2015
Long-term efficacy of low-dose tricyclic antidepressants for children with functional gastrointestinal disorders.
    Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 2011, Volume: 53, Issue:3

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adolescent; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Child; Child, Preschool

2011
Observational research: the pitfall of drawing firm conclusions about efficacy.
    Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 2011, Volume: 53, Issue:6

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Female; Humans; Imipramine; Irritable Bowel Syndrom

2011