Posted by lil' jimi on May 5, 2003, at 14:05:08
In reply to Re: Is everyone gaining weight on the Lexapro!!!!! » lil' jimi, posted by leeran on May 5, 2003, at 13:41:09
> "for constipation: try metamucil *capsules* ... good stuff."
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> Jimi -
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> Is this stuff addicting? (she asks, as she takes three different mood affecting medications and one sleeping pill . . . and obviously needs a fifth pill for whatever makes her talk about herself in the third person)
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> Lexapro creates the most annoying PRESSURE in those nether regions. How can my spirits lift when my bowels are adrift? These are the questions that haunt the two-week Lexapro user.
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> Anxiously awaiting your reply -
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> Leehi lee,
no, it is not addicting .... i was worried about the same issue, because we get warned about getting addicted to laxatives... (and herion?)
... but the laxative warning stays with us (?)all metamucil brand products are (reading from my metamucil label) (now i should do the commercials for metamucil!) ..."100% Natural Psyllium Fiber"....
it's all psyllium husks and then the gelatin that makes up the capsule.
it is indicated for either constipation relief
OR
as Fiber Supplement, which is how my gp recommended it to me, hence i'm taking it everyday without any problems ....
though, i don't take it with any of my meds or other supplements.if i was in distress, i might opt for the metamucil powder dissolved in orange juice .... seems to provide quicker results, if need be .... i use both kinds, but the caps are more convenient
hope i replied quick enough! ACK!!
love you, lee! you're a Joy!
~ jimip.s.
of course, eating a couple of apples and drinking Lots of good water can do wonders, too and should go well with any metamucil ... i hear fibercon is equally mild, but i haven't tried it. Good Luck!~ j
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