AGA, ACG release new guideline on drug therapies for chronic constipation

The American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Gastroenterology strongly recommend the use of polyethylene glycol, sodium picosulfate, linaclotide, plecanatide, and prucalopride for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults. Fiber, lactulose, senna, magnesium oxide, and lubiprostone were given conditional recommendations.