Posted by Patient on March 1, 2003, at 17:02:17
In reply to Not being able to completely empty bladder, posted by Rainee on February 28, 2003, at 10:20:51
Hi Rainee and all who have posted to you,
I have studied this a while back after starting on SSRI's about 3 years ago.
An inability to urinate or completely relieve the bladder can also be caused by anticholinergic effects of these drugs. An anticholinergic agent is any drug that diminishes the effect of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. Anticholinergic effects include: rapid heart rate, inability to urinate, dialation of pupils, and constipation.
One way to try to counteract this effect is to increase acetylcholine through supplementation, such as vitamin B12 which is linked to the production of acetylcholine, as well as choline, one of the B vitamins. The best product I have found to increase acetlycholine is royal jelly. It is the only natural source of pure acetylcholine. Royal jelly must be combined with honey to preserve its potency. I keep mine refrigerated since it spoils easily. I no longer have problems with constipation. Give it a try. You can find it at health food stores. You only need a teaspoon a day.
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