Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Majority of your symptoms , like bloating , feeling lethargic , headache etc could be due to chronic constipation. It's good that you try to keep yourself well hydrated and should continue to do the same . Considering you are on medications like Lipitor and antidepressant ( most probably a tricyclic antidepressant since its 150 mg ) it is very important to know whether your symptoms are related to the usage of these drugs or have worsened as a result of the sideffect of the medication.
Constipation , blurred vision or changes in vision , renal & urinary problems , dizziness etc all can be caused by tricyclic antidepressants.
Lipitor can also cause sideffects on the gastrointestinal system like bloating , diarrhoea or constipation , liver disorder and weakness etc
So to confirm whether your symptoms are due to medicines or just a lifestyle problem you need to consult your doctor and if required get done tests done like blood pressure & eye check up, urine test, liver function test etc .
Please confirm the same with your treating doctor.
As of now your doctor might prescribe you laxatives to relieve the constipation like lactulose etc .
Meanwhile you should also increase your intake of fibre XXXXXXX foods like fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables.
Hope I have answered your query.
I'll be available for any follow up queries.
Regards

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Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
I apologize if I misinterpretated your symptom.
So I assume that though constipation has been a norm with your body it is the diarrhoea occurring since last 2 weeks which is the present concern.
I would have appreciated a few more details of your current condition to be more precise in guiding you like ,
1. the frequency and consistency of your bowel motions ( wether 5-6 times daily , watery , foul smelling , etc) ,
2.wether you have noticed any blood in your stool,
3.wether it started after a particular event like outside food or travel etc, and 4.Wether there are any associated symptoms like fever, vomiting , abdominal cramps etc.
Considering your previous query I assume you are having a diarrhoea frequent enough to have caused you weakness ( lightheadedness , lethargy) and though you are keeping yourself hydrated such prolonged diarrhoea can result in electrolyte imbalance in your body and definitely warrants treatment.
The best step would be to consult your physician and get a stool routine test done which will reveal the likely cause and severity of the diarrhoea . Accordingly one can decide if you need a course of antibiotics if the results are suggestive of an infectious diarrhoea.
In any cause, the supportive treatment for your symptomatic relief would include
1. Oral rehydration solution ( WHO recommended available as ready to use liquid or powder forms.) This will replace not only fluid loss but also vital nutrients lost during diarrhoea .
2. Probiotics ( lactobacillus spores like Sporilac , enterogermina etc) and zinc & Multivitamin supplements , both taken twice daily to help in faster recovery of gut immunity and faster relief from diarrhoea .
3. If stool output is more and watery enough then antidiarrhoeal medications like racecadrotil capsules might be taken as per doctors prescription .

Apart from this further treatment ( eg.antibiotics )can only be done after thorough clinical evaluation and tests .Since its been 2 weeks already the best alternative is to get yourself evaluated without any further delay. Once appropriate treatment is started your symptoms should resolve within 4-5 days or say a week .

Hope I have answered your query.
Awaiting your response.
Regards

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