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What Causes Diarrhea While On Clonotril And Lithium For Depression?

I am depression patient. I have been advised by my doctor to take the following medicines.1. zosert 50 mg 1-0-1,2. clonotril 1.5 mg 0-0-1 3. lithium 200 mg 0.5-0-1 Now my depression is under control. But I have disturbense in the production of saliva which is quite disturbing. At times I get loose motion too. What is your advise.
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. You are on Sertraline 100 mg per day, Clonazepam 1.5 mg per day and Lithium 300 mg per day. Out of these drugs Sertraline and Lithium are known to cause diarrhoea as side effect. But the doses of these drugs you are taking are not very high. Still concurrent use of both drugs might cause occasional diarrhoea. If the problem is persistent then consult your psychiatrist for dose adjustments. The disturbance of saliva is also occurring due to side effects. While on lithium please try to maintain your hydration and take plenty of fluids. Get your serum lithium levels checked regularly. Please visit a psychiatrist for evaluation and help if symptoms become severe.

Thanks, Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
Psychiatrist
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What Causes Diarrhea While On Clonotril And Lithium For Depression?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. You are on Sertraline 100 mg per day, Clonazepam 1.5 mg per day and Lithium 300 mg per day. Out of these drugs Sertraline and Lithium are known to cause diarrhoea as side effect. But the doses of these drugs you are taking are not very high. Still concurrent use of both drugs might cause occasional diarrhoea. If the problem is persistent then consult your psychiatrist for dose adjustments. The disturbance of saliva is also occurring due to side effects. While on lithium please try to maintain your hydration and take plenty of fluids. Get your serum lithium levels checked regularly. Please visit a psychiatrist for evaluation and help if symptoms become severe. Thanks, Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi Psychiatrist