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Can psychiatric drugs induce constipation?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My father has motion problem. For the past one month he is taking psychiatric medicines. Motion problem is there for the past 10 days. Actually he goes motion daily but only very little. Rarely twice a year he gets this problem but after taking medicines it will get cures. But this time still it continues. He is taking Ramistar for BP, Gride M forte and Galvus 50 for sugar, Stamlo 5 mg, Ecosprin, Quetiapine and Daxid for anxiety and Softovac SF for three days. Please guide me.

Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Mohan Prasad Virukapatti Gopalratnam

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Dr. Mohan Prasad Virukapatti Gopalratnam is a senior Gastroenterologist with extensive clinical experience in managing digestive health. His specialty involves diagnosing and treating conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. He provides expert care for issues such as acid reflux, liver disease, IBD, and more. Fluent in English, Dr. Mohan ensures clear communication and compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

  • For motion formation, one needs to take at least 1 to 1/2 liters of liquid in a day and eat a lot of vegetables and fruits.

  • Psychiatric drugs and antibiotics can induce constipation. We need to enhance gut motility and bulk the motion.

    Please try the following combination to get rid of constipation:

    • Polyethylene Glycol, three scoops with a glass of water.

    • Lactitol, four teaspoons at bedtime.

    • Probiotics, morning and night, half an hour after food.

    • Tablet Albendazole, one tablet chewed at bedtime.

For further information, consult a medical gastroenterologist online.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

His general practitioner suggested Lesuride od 1-0-0, Lactihep 0-0-1 30 mL. He is taking this for four days. Is that enough or should I add any other medicine with it? Can I go with your treatment? And how long will it take to cure? He has to take psychiatric medicine for at least another three months. Help me to cure my father as whole family is being disturbed by him.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Mohan Prasad Virukapatti Gopalratnam

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohan Prasad Virukapatti Gopalratnam is a senior Gastroenterologist with extensive clinical experience in managing digestive health. His specialty involves diagnosing and treating conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. He provides expert care for issues such as acid reflux, liver disease, IBD, and more. Fluent in English, Dr. Mohan ensures clear communication and compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • He can continue the prescription given by his general practitioner.

For further information consult a medical gastroenterologist online.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 21, 2016
Reviewed At October 29, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohan Prasad Virukapatti Gopalratnam is a senior Gastroenterologist with extensive clinical experience in managing digestive health. His specialty involves diagnosing and treating conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. He provides expert care for issues such as acid reflux, liver disease, IBD, and more. Fluent in English, Dr. Mohan ensures clear communication and compassionate, patient-centered care.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohan Prasad Virukapatti Gopalratnam is a senior Gastroenterologist with extensive clinical experience in managing digestive health. His specialty involves diagnosing and treating conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. He provides expert care for issues such as acid reflux, liver disease, IBD, and more. Fluent in English, Dr. Mohan ensures clear communication and compassionate, patient-centered care.

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