Can psychiatric drugs induce constipation?

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

He can continue the prescription given by his general practitioner.

He may need medicines for constipation till he is on psychiatric drugs.

For further information consult a medical gastroenterologist online.

Thank you.