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Suggest Treatment For Acute Constipation And Weight Gain While On Antidepressants

I have been having acute constipation ever since my family doctor put me on an antidepressant that only caused weight gain. The constipation seems to be getting worse and I m starting to have dark, almost black, stool. I drink plenty of water, eat a healthy diet that includes a daily probiotic, and exercise on a daily basis. I have been messaging my doctor, but not getting any help. Her solution is just to put me on a different antidepressant, which I do not need.
posted on Sat, 3 Mar 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If the side effects are not controlled by alternative means than changing your antidepressant is the only solution. Eat a lot of fiber food. Discuss in detail with your psychiatrist about what can be done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Rohit Kothari      
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Suggest Treatment For Acute Constipation And Weight Gain While On Antidepressants

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If the side effects are not controlled by alternative means than changing your antidepressant is the only solution. Eat a lot of fiber food. Discuss in detail with your psychiatrist about what can be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari