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Article: Study findings on functional dyspepsia are outlined in reports from Radboud University.(Report)
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- September 10, 2008
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According to recent research from Netherlands, "Antidepressants could be effective in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders through their anticholinergic and pain-modulating effects. Previous studies with these drugs lacked sufficient power and were predominantly conducted in patients with irritable bowel syndrome."
"This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor venlafaxine in patients with functional dyspepsia. MethodS: This was a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Participants had persistent dyspeptic symptoms and underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in a ...