Constipation Questions (Page 7)

Zoloft/sertraline side effects at day 19? Is this normal?

I started sertraline 19 days ago and was pretty miserable for 2 weeks, nausea constipation, diareah tremors just overall sick feeling and dizzy too. Then for 5 plus days felt really well. But last night I woke up with panic attack and it has carried over into today.. Jittery tremor feeling inside... read more

Trintellix - who has had a problem with constipation with Trintellix?

I took Trintellix successfully for about a month and a half at a 10mgs daily dose. Everything was going fine - a little constipation in the beginning, but not a problem to speak of. My doctor then raised my dose to 20mg a day. Wow, did I develop some serious problems with constipation! I took... read more

Is there such a thing as Miralax pills?

My doctor wants me to take half a pill a day for several weeks to get my bowel movements ,ore regular. But I can’t find pills anywhere?

Is taking anastrozole necessary to take after a lumpectomy?

Side effects after taking anastrozole are very uncomfortable and really not acceptable. Constipation and nausea and heart burn and back pain are all increased when taking this drug. Most of these problems and a hiatal hernia are my complaints before the drug. All are much worse after taking this... read more

Does buspirone cause GI side effects?

When I take buspirone, it causes GI issues. It manifests as either constipation or gas. I’ve been taking metamucil (stir into water) in the morning and metamucil pills at night to avoid the issues. Seeking suggestions for treating the side effect as buspirone is working well for anxiety that it was ... read more

Over the Counter Medication for Pets

Dulcolax - what are the side effects of long term use?

i have been using dulcolax for a few years to help with going to the toilet i would not be able to go on my own without using dulcolax what effects will this have on me? i have recently noticed my stomach has swollen a lot

After a fleet enema, what type of diet should I go back to?

I temporarily have "pain medication constipation". Do I eat high fiber (with help of Benefiber... or lite & brothy. I am laid up with a severe broken leg with 3 more weeks of non-weight bearing status. Don't want to keep ending up with painful constipation. Although, the fleet enema worked great.

Why can you not use fleet enemas over the age of 56?

I have chronic constipation from taking pain medication and use Fleet enemas. I am not a surgical candidate for a multilevel disc degeneration. I can not even get out of bed without taking a strong pain reliever. Currently for two years I take methadone 10 mg 4 times a day. I also take softeners,... read more

What is the best time of day to take my dose of polyethylene glycol and does it matter if I take it?

when it's close to when I take my water pill?

How to relieve constipation caused by activated charcoal use?

I took 2 caps of activated charcoal and after a couple hours nothing happened so according to the instructions obn bottle, I took another however no only did nothinhappen but now I am constipated and bloated. How do I get bowel movement now?

Anal fissure from 4 weeks. Currently taking Senna8.6mg and Miralax. Still have hard BM initially?

I am currently suffering from Anal fissure due to constipation since 3 weeks. My pain has gone down considerably with fissure, however I have itching sensation. I am taking Miralax and Senna 8.6mg at night.In spite of taking all these, morning BM is hard initially and then its loose. I still see... read more

Docusate sodium stool softener - can you explain the instructions more clearly?

Instructions for docusate sodium stool softener say to not take it for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Does that mean not to take it on 7 consecutive days or is it safe to occasionally take it once or twice per week over a longer period of time? Normally I seldom need it as long as I... read more

Atorvastatin - Is it safe to stop taking lipitor 10mg abruptly?

Constant constipation and muscle weakness. Never had high cholesterol. Was put on drug after blocked artery in abdominal aorta

Does Miralax have any serious affect on one's liver?