I have horrible IBS-D and anxiety. I started nortriptyline 3 days ago and I have had some side effects such as: headache, nausea, numbness, chills, and the main one being worse diarrhea. Will the diarrhea improve as my body adjusts or is this a side effect that I should stop taking it? I called the GI but I haven’t gotten a response yet. It has helped with the some of the pain.
Can nortriptyline cause IBS-D to be worse until your body adjusts?
Question posted by Miranda7713 on 17 May 2021
Last updated on 17 May 2021
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WildcatVet
17 May 2021
Hi, Miranda!
Unfortunately diarrhea and your other symptoms have all been reported as side effects by some people. They generally resolve within several days to a week or so, but with your pre-existing condition you do need professional advice.
Best regards and I hope you're feeling better quickly.
Miranda7713
17 May 2021
Thank you
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