Posted by Emme on August 17, 2004, at 9:11:41
In reply to Constipation while on Effexor, posted by Alesa on August 16, 2004, at 15:37:29
Ground flax seed meal. It's possibly more effective than dried fruit. It's pleasant tasting, a little nutty. Add it to cereal or whatever.
> After singing the praises of Effexor, I have one minor complaint. I'm constipated. It's kind of a blessing because before I was on Effexor, I had diarrhea often and had bowel movements two to three times a day, which was annoying and gross. That made sense then because people with anxiety disorders defecate alot.
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> I eat fruits, vegetables and fibre, but I guess I'll have to start eating prunes now. I drink 10 glasses of water a day too. Any advice on a good harmless laxative that won't mess with the Effexor, or make me have the runs?
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