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What Causes Constipation After Taking Paxil?
I have started taking Paxil 15 mg + soy milk for hot flashes, weened off of Premarin 12 mos ago. THe Paxil is working, keeping the severe hot flashes to a minimum...But now I am getting constipated, am taking a stool softner, and prune juice, lots of H2O. Anything else, you can sugest???
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
As a first line management, you can take laxatives like Lactulose for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As a first line management, you can take laxatives like Lactulose for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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