Anticholinergics (antispasmodics) for irritable bowel syndrome

References

Citations

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Author: Monica RhodesLast Updated: May 23, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology

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