How to find reliable relief from severe constipation from Effexor rx 75 mg?

5 Feb 2012

I recommend lots of water and some Milk of Magnesia. Increasing your water intake will probably be enough but if not Milk of Magnesia is gentle and effective.

5 Feb 2012

Laurie is right milk of mag tablets plus I combine it with an herbal remedy called aloe lax together they work like a charm. Good Luck-K

5 Feb 2012

I had that same issue on effexor, I drank more water and ate 5 prunes per day, it worked, sounds nutty but it did the trick.

5 Feb 2012

Hi Maria,

My meds cause constipation also so I used sennoside and a stool softener. It saves me.

Good luck.

6 Feb 2012

6 Feb 2012

I have to go to great lengths to work with my constipation. It is a many-pronged approach. I'm Bipolar and have Fibro. and take 5+meds that cause it. Citrucel three times a day. Five fiber wafers a day. Four prunes morning and evening. Prune juice at night. I have to drink lots of water as well. I want to stop taking herbal laxatives I've been taking (2-4 at night). They contain a carcinogenic herb and should have been pulled off the market in 2001. I can get down to one but that's it. Also, don't buy off-brand prune juice or prunes. They don't work as well as Sunsweet brand.

6 Feb 2012

Looks like all my DC friends answered your question. I too take a stool softner to help with constipation from effexor. Best wishes - God Bless - Nena

7 Feb 2012

I'd recommend an alteration in the foods you are eating if you have yet to consider it. Cereals like Fibre One, Musilex and Allbran all work well also rare vegetables like Broccoli in conjunction with the cereals will work well.