Posted by keroppi on February 10, 2003, at 20:43:06
In reply to Re: Effexor vs Prozac/constipation, posted by supersleepy on February 10, 2003, at 8:03:47
> Re: Keroppi's post about constipation on Effexor--I, too, was plagued by this problem for about three months. I dealth with it the best I could with lots of prunes and other high fiber delights. But, here I am at about the 7 month mark, and those symptoms have subsided, without any particular diet. I'm finding that as my body is exposed to this drug over time, the side-effects do not remain constant. Terrible constipation for a few months, now not a problem. Pretty alert at first, and recently very sleepy. I also wonder how much I'm inclined to attribute every physical symptom to the drug--and I'm definitely more hyper-aware of what my body is up to. Anyway, don't assume that constipation--or any other symptoms, for that matter--is a permanent side-effect of the drug.
I tried eating tons of fiber, with no results. But eventually when I was able to go to the bathroom, it was like giving birth!!!! So I am going to wean off effexor and go back on prozac. I had no side effects on prozac except sleepiness, and I'd much rather have that than all the different side effects I've had while on effexor. This is my 4th day coming off of effexor, and no withdrawel so far...I'm crossing my fingers!
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