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Amitriptyline - can using elavil cause your bowels to stop functioning?

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14 Dec 2011 by 48
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pledge

14 Dec 2011

Hi 48. No. The bowels will not stop moving, functioning. Constipation and diarhea are side effects that would effect the bowls. Otherwise,no. You might ask your doctor to confirm or get her/his opinion. Best to you,pledge

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48 14 Dec 2011

thank you much... i have been on this med for years and the last 4 yrs have not had constipation but my bowels just won't function so dr. was thinking it might be the med's??

pledge 14 Dec 2011

I am going to do some reading, research see what I might find. It could be, I mean anything is possible, there is always a first time for most any situation. If I do come across anything that might suggest yes or a no, I'll post it. Best to you,pledge

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Mary632009

15 Dec 2011

I have to agree with Pledge, if you are just suffering from constipation, you can take some Milk of Magnesia for relief. Since you didn't list the dose or how long you have been taking it or how long it's been since you have had a bowel movement, that is the best answer I can give you. If you feel it's inappropriate , please call your doctor... Mary632009

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