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Posted by SheilaC on September 8, 2009, at 17:05:03
I tried Pristiq and really like it. It was one of the only meds that did not bother my bladder. Usually SSRI (or serotonin) causes frquency, pain, urgency, etc., so I avoid SSRIs.
Pristiq did not bother my bladder, which was awesome, but it did make me severely constipated.
I mentioned this to my regular doc today and he said that usually happens in women with IBS (irritable bowel). But I don't have IBS, just awful painful cystitis.
So, why would Pristiq cause constipation? Too much norepinephrine with very little serotonin?
If I can't take Pristiq for depression are there other drugs like it? Effexor was a little too heavy on serotonin and too light on norepinephrine.
Is Cymbalta close to Pristiq?
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2009, at 17:42:37
In reply to Question about Pristiq?, posted by SheilaC on September 8, 2009, at 17:05:03
You're doing well on it? No cystitis I'd surely stick with this med lots do cause constipation. Fiber, water, excerise help, magnesium helps me. I'm sure others's will respond with other remedy's. Love Phillipa
Posted by maxime on September 8, 2009, at 18:15:11
In reply to Question about Pristiq?, posted by SheilaC on September 8, 2009, at 17:05:03
Cymbalta is in the same category and Pristiq and Effexor. I think it's worth a try. Then again, there are many ways to overcome constipation. It's not the worse side effect to have.
Posted by maxime on September 8, 2009, at 18:16:51
In reply to Question about Pristiq?, posted by SheilaC on September 8, 2009, at 17:05:03
have you ever tried Miralax for constipation? I like it because it doesn't cause cramping. You are only supposed to take it once a day but for severe constipation I would take it more than once a day.
Posted by zana on September 9, 2009, at 15:57:47
In reply to Re: Question about Pristiq? » SheilaC, posted by maxime on September 8, 2009, at 18:16:51
You should also try a stool softener. I believe the constipation is part of it's ancholenergic side effects.
Zana
Posted by SheilaC on September 9, 2009, at 16:12:32
In reply to Re: Question about Pristiq?, posted by zana on September 9, 2009, at 15:57:47
> You should also try a stool softener. I believe the constipation is part of it's ancholenergic side effects.
> Zana
My doc is having me try Cymbalta 30mg. He doesn't know why constipation hit me so severely on Pristiq. Too bad. I loved Pristiq. I am keeping good thoughts that Cymbalta helps me.
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