Constipation due to SSRI

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I am suffering from OCD and Panic attacks , that is why on SSRI.
Can you suggest something
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How to get rid of constipation caused by SSRI antidepressant . I eat lot fruits and fibre but still no regular bowels. I also get excessive dry mouth.
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This is an unfortunate side effect of SSRIs. Without knowing why you are on SSRIs in the first place my only advice is to work with your doctor / psychiatrist to see if they are trying other lifestyle approaches to get you off the SSRIs.

Exercise and a proper diet have huge effects on mood. If your doctor has never pursued lifestyle adjustments with you you should approach the topic. Having said that, in some case drugs are the appropriate way to go - I don't know your situation.

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AG,

I'm sorry. But these issues are best handled in one on one relationships with a professional. I would be doing you a dis-service to try and address this via a couple of email interactions.

That said, you should talk with your psychiatrist or clinical psychologist about lifestyle approaches to complement or even eventually replace drug therapy. Hopefully they are progressive enough to be open to that discussion.

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