Melatonin improves bowel symptoms in female patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a double‐blind placebo‐controlled study

Wei-Zhen Lu, Kok‐Ann Gwee, Shabbir Moochhalla, Khek Yu Ho

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2005 · 149 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Melatonin is a promising therapeutic agent for IBS. Its therapeutic effect is independent of its effects on sleep, anxiety or depression.

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