irritable
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A midstage trial for the same drug in adults with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and mixed bowel habits will continue to evaluate its efficacy and safety, GSK said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Ami Robertson, now 23, says she experienced endometriosis pain from the age of 16, but was repeatedly told she must have something else, such as irritable bowel syndrome.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
They’re irritable with their loved ones, can’t concentrate, and can’t seem to keep thoughts in their heads.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
I’m worried it’s going to make people irritable and ruin the trip.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
I looked at the side of his face: petulant, irritable, glasses low on the tip of his sharp little nose and the beginnings of jowls at his jawline.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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