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This research aims to analyze pharmacological management practices for irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia during pregnancy.

April 15, 2026

How Are Pregnant Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Functional Dyspepsia Managed Pharmacologically? A Cross‐Sectional Study Using a Global Database

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This research aims to analyze pharmacological management practices for irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia during pregnancy.
Utilized a global database to identify pregnant patients with IBS or FD
Analyzed prescriptions, focusing on CLASSC medications
Cross-sectional analysis of treatment characteristics
High prevalence of CLASSC prescriptions observed among pregnant patients
Identified notable characteristics of patients receiving these prescriptions
Highlights a significant gap in research regarding safe treatment during pregnancy

Abstract

This study highlights the high prevalence of CLASSC prescriptions during pregnancy and the characteristics of patients receiving them, emphasizing the need for further research on safe treatments for IBS and FD during pregnancy.

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Benjamin D. Liu

Lee Meluban

Samantha Mathialagan

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Neurogastroenterology & Motility

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Case Western Reserve University

NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital

Presbyterian Hospital

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