Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Constipation and anti-depressants...LEXAPRO ANYONE?

I am IBS-C/(alt D) and started fluoxetine (Prozac) about three weeks ago. I take 20 mg a day. It has seemed to help keep anxiety/stress at bay, which therefore helps keep my gas and bloating under control. (Seems I get gassy when I am stressed

!) The anti-depressant hasn't caused me to be constipated at all. The combo of fiber supplements, lowfat eating, and the anti-depressants has worked wonders on me. I'm not completely back to normal, but closer than I've been in months!

As far as sex drive, I am still trying to figure that out. My doc said that if anything, the flouxetine would help me be in the mood more because I'd be more relaxed. Honestly, it's hard to tell. With three kids home all day for summer vacation (ages 9,8 and 4) and it being 90 degrees out, I'm just not in the mood anyway! Poor hubby - thinks he's never gonna get any!

Seriously, I haven't noticed a decrease or increase in sex drive.

If you ever find that miracle drug that makes us happy, keeps us poopin' and increases libido, call me first!

Gretchen

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