Re: SSRI's and stomach problems » sarita0001

Posted by Larry Hoover on November 9, 2003, at 8:39:44

In reply to SSRI's and stomach problems, posted by sarita0001 on November 9, 2003, at 7:17:28

> Hi,
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> Has anyone on SSRI's had stomach problems like gas or having to do a #2 more often? I am only on 5mg Prozac and this is already happening to me- but I just started and wonder if this continues.
>
> Thanks
> Sara
Serotonin regulates peristalsis, the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles around the digestive tract, that propel food from your stomach until it re-emerges. There's more serotonin in your gut than in your brain, in fact. In effect, the SSRI has induced something similar to irritable bowel syndrome. You may or may not find that your body adapts to the drug. It may also happen every time you increase the dose. It will probably subside, but it's one of the reasons people can't tolerate this type of med.
Lar

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