When Detoxing From Prozac, Can It Cause Constipation ALONG With

Posted on Fri, 17 Jan 2020

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Question : When detoxing from Prozac, can it cause constipation ALONG with severe pain in the digestive tract

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Change diet and use laxatives.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service
I read your query and here is my advice.

Prozac can cause constipation as a side effect.
It is not related to withdrawing from Prozac bynby taking it.
The abdominal pain you are having is as a result of constipation.
You may need to change your duet adding more fibers, fruits and vegetables also increasing water intake.
Also you can use laxatives such miralax with lots of water.
Having normal bowel movement will improve pain also.

Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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