A large long-term study found that some commonly used IBS medications, including antidepressants, are linked to a slightly higher risk of death. Credit: Shutterstock A new large-scale study led by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University is raising questions about the long-term safety of some medications commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The findings suggest that certain drugs, including antidepressants, may be linked to a small but measurable increase in the