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Posted by TrishP on June 27, 2005, at 15:38:53
Ugh! I like the Eff, but I can't get over the constipation. I like how it evens out the Wellbutrin, but I don't know what to do.
I drink tons of water and liquids (for the dry mouth). I drink coffee, I take vitamin C and Magnesium. Anyone else have these issues?
Posted by partlycloudy on June 27, 2005, at 16:05:06
In reply to Help for Eff constipation?!, posted by TrishP on June 27, 2005, at 15:38:53
When I took effexor (I was on it for over a year before it stopped working for me) I ended up taking Metamucil to deal with the constipation. None of the dietary changes I tried (more fruits and veggies) seemed to make a difference. It was the most, er, benign way to deal with it for me. Made life much more comfortable, even if it made me feel like I was an instant member of the Senior's Club.
Good luck,
partlycloudy
Posted by Shortelise on June 27, 2005, at 16:56:57
In reply to Help for Eff constipation?!, posted by TrishP on June 27, 2005, at 15:38:53
It can really help to increase water intake. Make sure you are drinking at least 2 quarts of water a day, more if you can do it.
Posted by Colleen D. on June 27, 2005, at 20:57:02
In reply to Help for Eff constipation?!, posted by TrishP on June 27, 2005, at 15:38:53
Posted by sleepygirl on June 27, 2005, at 21:22:35
In reply to Help for Eff constipation?!, posted by TrishP on June 27, 2005, at 15:38:53
This is the most problematic side effect for me. The water, the veggies, fiber is all good. I haven't tried the Colace yet. I've got one more: Fiber One cereal or Kelloggs Allbran-lots of fiber keeps it movin'!
-Good luck!
Posted by SFY on June 29, 2005, at 12:02:39
In reply to Colace (stool softener)! (nm) » TrishP, posted by Colleen D. on June 27, 2005, at 20:57:02
Brand name Colace can be pretty expensive, a store brand of docusate sodium works just as well and is less than half the price.
Posted by Colleen D. on June 29, 2005, at 13:32:20
In reply to Re: Colace (stool softener)!, posted by SFY on June 29, 2005, at 12:02:39
I use the generic stuff myself. :-)
Colleen
Posted by crazyteresa on June 29, 2005, at 19:27:19
In reply to Help for Eff constipation?!, posted by TrishP on June 27, 2005, at 15:38:53
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