Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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heart513 05/15/2007

Does anyone else experience the side effect of constipation with their SSRI?

deleted_user 05/15/2007

I'm not on SSRI so sorry I can't help personally but I work in a psych hospital and I know a lot of them have constipation, though that may just be because they're elderly! hope you get it sorted hun :) xx

deleted_user 05/15/2007

I don't think it's gross

deleted_user 05/15/2007

Yes and colace is my answer. It's not gross. Don't be embarrassed. It's a problem and treatable. You can get colace over the counter.

deleted_user 05/15/2007

The other remedy to try is lots of water.
Without the water...I'm a bloated poop bomb waiting to go off!

deleted_user 05/15/2007

Snowy, you give the best visuals! omg
"here she comes,..."

deleted_user 05/15/2007

With a thread title like that, I just HAD to take a look! LOL!

But that's not gross. It's just a bummer.

I don't have that issue, thank goodness, and hope you find a cure asap.

Snowy: if only we could get Lola to write an ode to you based on your comment...

deleted_user 05/15/2007

LOL snowy I'm picturing a big ball of poop walking around with a lit fuse LOL.
And for Goblue I'll add corn to that. LOL

deleted_user 05/15/2007

cymbalta...1st week and a half..then.okee doke. :) common SE

deleted_user 05/15/2007

oh goblue will be all over this..her and he poop fixation!!! where r ya blue??? lolol

deleted_user 05/15/2007

i dont think its gross, either. im very open with my bodily functons, etc. i think that is a common side effect to all medications, whether it be anti depressant or not.

deleted_user 05/15/2007

btw, stefunny, i just noticed your handle. thats so clever!

deleted_user 05/15/2007

LOL....I'm glad you guys made light of this, cuz it is a common side effect of medication. Sorry I can't add my 50 cents worth hun, because I'm not on meds.
I hope you find a "moveable" solution tho!
Finally you're too funny! Yeah...as you said, it is a "bummer" LOL!!!

starfish 05/15/2007

That's a common problem with lots of antidepressants, as they slow some things down, including the activity of your bowels. Colace is available over the counter, and often is helpful. Also, if you're sweating a lot, you might be dehydrated (if your pee is dark, and your skin is dry that's a good sign you're dehydrated.)

starfish 05/15/2007

If you poop that way, you could get hemhorrhoids - and that is not fun.

deleted_user 05/15/2007

Roids--not fun! I had a dog, who has since died--but he had roids bad--and it was painful to watch!!

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