Posted by ben on January 17, 2005, at 13:17:46
I am taking Effexor 225 mg/d, Neurontin 600 mg twice daily and Lithium (ca. 0.8 mmol/l = blood level) for more than 2 years. About a year ago I started to have constipation and a lot of gaz. After trying drinking enough water, eating enough fiber without any success I went to a doctor who made a colonoscopy. Nothing serious came out, but he diagnosed a heavy constipation. Then we tried several laxatives and combinations of those without any success. Zelmac was the next step but nothing happend. The focus was on my meds and he suggested to reduce my regimen. So I went down with the Effexor (from 300 mg/d) and the Neurontin (from 800 mg twice daily) but nothing changed. My potassium, sodium and thyroid levels were also checked - nothing. Where`s the evil ? Personally I think its more likely the Effexor but my doc points more on the Neurontin. And what about the Lithium ? Any advice ?
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