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Posted by SheilaC on August 10, 2009, at 8:01:38
Ok - I've been taking Pristiq for a week and I really like how calm it has made me (I don't want to scream at my husband all the time). I'm a lot less irritable, which is nice.
My sleep is still disturbed, but hopefully that will even out.
But the number one problem I am having is severe constipation! I hate to stop taking this med, because it is one of the only ones that is working for me.
But I just can't take it.
Does anyone know if this side effect will go away in time?
Posted by Phillipa on August 10, 2009, at 10:43:57
In reply to Pristiq problems..., posted by SheilaC on August 10, 2009, at 8:01:38
Can you get an herbal laxative? Years ago Shaklee had one I took nightly it keep me regulated herblax was the name but mind you this was a long time ago and wasn't on any ad's. Doesn't your doc have a suggestion since it's working so well? Love Phillipa
Posted by bulldog2 on August 10, 2009, at 10:59:39
In reply to Pristiq problems..., posted by SheilaC on August 10, 2009, at 8:01:38
> Ok - I've been taking Pristiq for a week and I really like how calm it has made me (I don't want to scream at my husband all the time). I'm a lot less irritable, which is nice.
>
> My sleep is still disturbed, but hopefully that will even out.
>
> But the number one problem I am having is severe constipation! I hate to stop taking this med, because it is one of the only ones that is working for me.
>
> But I just can't take it.
>
> Does anyone know if this side effect will go away in time?
>
>I don't ever see the reason to give up a med because of constipation. I take percocet and nortriptyline which is very constipating.
Almost every pharmacy carries this version of a stool softener plus stimulant. Each tablet contains docusate sodium 50 mg (stool softener) and Sennosides 8.6 mg (laxative). I take 6 pills each night for a normal bowel movement each morning.
I have always found that when this laxative was no longer needed my bowel movements have resumed normal activity.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 10, 2009, at 16:08:25
In reply to Pristiq problems..., posted by SheilaC on August 10, 2009, at 8:01:38
Hi Sheila,
Swiss Criss is a great herbal laxative--just don't take too much (at first).
I am so glad the pristiq is working! There's got to be an answer to the laxative part.
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Posted by SheilaC on August 10, 2009, at 16:12:03
In reply to Re: Pristiq problems..., posted by bulldog2 on August 10, 2009, at 10:59:39
Thanks everyone. My doc told me to increase my fiber, drink lots of water, take magnisium oxide, fruits, veggies, etc.
I am going to try all these things as I don't really want to get dependent on a laxative.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 10, 2009, at 16:28:56
In reply to Re: Pristiq problems..., posted by SheilaC on August 10, 2009, at 16:12:03
Sounds like a good plan Sheila--a healthy diet. Herbal laxatives do work well in a pinch, and are pretty mild.
Best!
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Posted by Fred23 on August 10, 2009, at 19:26:12
In reply to Pristiq problems..., posted by SheilaC on August 10, 2009, at 8:01:38
I was my meds down with a mixture of prune juice and water.
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