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What Causes Frequent Diarrhea While On Lexapro, Clonazepam And Buspar?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Sep 2017
Question: I have frequent diarrhea. Meds I am on are Lexapro, clonazepam, and Buspar. I drink about 2 glasses of wine a night (not every night). What is causing it and how do I treat it? XXXXXXX Pomerson
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly

Approximately how long , has this diarrhea persisted

Is the diarrhea worse after a meal meaning is it related to the meal timings specifically

Is there any history of recent antibiotics use

Have you tried increasing the fiber in your diet via psyllium husk

Is there any fever, weight loss or blood in stool associated with this diarrhea




Wishing you best of health

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 minutes later)
Hello,

It's been about 2-3 months. Usually in the morning...often before I eat. Doesn't seem to be food related. I take fiber gummies daily. I used to take benefiber. Would the latter be better?

No fever, weight loss or blood.

Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Chronic diarrhea needs to be investigated extensively to reach the cause. Stool routine exam plus ova and parasites should be done initially as a noninvasive investigation. Leucocytosis if present would warrant the use of empiric antibiotics that cover gram negatives and anaerobes such as enoxacin and metronidazole combination. In my practice, loperamide, rifaximin, psyllium husk and probiotics like enterogermina used for 1 month help greatly in resolving the IBS D symptoms.

If the symptoms persist despite the above then anti transtissue glutaminase antibody to look for possible celiac disease should be done. Upper GI endoscopy with duodenal biopsy and breath test for bacterial overgrowth can also be done. You may apprise your doctor and discuss this strategy with him/her.


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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Frequent Diarrhea While On Lexapro, Clonazepam And Buspar?

Brief Answer: Need more info Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly Approximately how long , has this diarrhea persisted Is the diarrhea worse after a meal meaning is it related to the meal timings specifically Is there any history of recent antibiotics use Have you tried increasing the fiber in your diet via psyllium husk Is there any fever, weight loss or blood in stool associated with this diarrhea Wishing you best of health Thanks