Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Why do so many of us take anti-depressants?

Just like with fiber, I think we are all different with these drugs. Yes, tricyclic AD's were bad for me too...I took Doxepin for a couple months and trying to have a BM was near impossible. I was on Paxil CR for about 2 years, but switched to Prozac about 5 months ago. The Paxil was making me wake up all night long, the Prozac now allows me a restful sleep and I like it much better. It hasn't effected my weight, IBS, or anything, just my sleep. I am finally not waking up every hour. I have more anxiety versus depression, but I like it. I've tried Lexapro and it made ME really dizzy, so I had to stop. It just seems weird how so many of us are on these. I used to think maybe the Paxil was causing the constipation, because the whole thing really started around the time I started taking it, but have come to found out that is not the case. This really sucks you guys!!! Ahh!! At least we are not alone. People think you are crazy when you tell them you take AD's and you've been backed up for days or something...crazy world we live in. With any of these drugs you have to be careful going off on them, because people react differently. When I went off Paxil I got VERY sick and it was awful, but I have taken other ones and just stopped and nothing happens...Drugs are great, but at the same time they suck because of all the side effects!!

Jessica

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