Neuromodulators for Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions (DGBIs)
SSRIs - When anxiety, depression, and phobic features are prominent with DGBls
TCAs - First-line treatment when pain is dominant in DGBls
Tetracyclic Antidepressant - Treatment of early satiety nausea/vomiting, weight loss and disturbed sleep
SNRls - Treatment when pain in dominant in DGBls or when side effects from TCAs preclude treatment
Augmentation:
• Azapirones
• Delta Ligand Agents
• SSRI
• Atypical Antipsychotics
• Bupropion
• Psychological Treatment CBT
• DBT, EMDR
• Hypnosis, Mindfulness, Relaxation
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