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Celexa and constipation

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shawn23899
shawn23899

Hi everyone!!!

Been on celexa for about a week and severely constipated and my stomach feels uneasy. Anyone experiencing this or have any way to cope with this? I hope this subsides as I don't want to rely on laxatives etc.

Please offer insights!!! Thanks

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  • borderriever
    borderriever shawn23899

    Posted

    There will be a leaflet in the box of  your tablets. Look and see if constipation is on the list. I take this medication and I am not constipated even when I take my Pain medication.

    The drug may upset the tummy although I would look towards your consipation.

    They used to say allow a week before you treat constipation. If you are unsettled talk to your GP about your bowels

    Good Luck

     

    • shawn23899
      shawn23899 borderriever

      Posted

      Thanks for responding, constipation is indeed listed in the leaflet as one of the common side effects but I'll bring this up to my gp and get his thoughts on this issue as I don't want to depend on laxatives etc. thx.

    • shawn23899
      shawn23899 borderriever

      Posted

      Oh trust me I absolutely will. It's working amazingly lol just need to get this constipation issue sorted out.

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