I fear I have constipation because of meds

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I usually go the bathroom in the morning, but this morning I didn’t. I did yesterday, so it’s not really a long time since I’ve gone, but I’m still worried. I was searching for “constipation” on the forum and one post mentioned the word “fatal”, which kind of scared me.

So I will probably talk to a doctor about this but just wanted to know if I should worry or not, and what I can do to fix it if it’s possible? I just started abilify, so I suspect it’s because of that med.

But like I said, it hasn’t been a long time since my last poop, so I’m not certain that I’m constipated. Just trying to think ahead y’know, in case I am.

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Yes constipation is a serious side effect from clozapine. I think healthy is to have to have a Bowel movement three times a week or three times a day. Eat lots of finer filled foods and drink plenty

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Many people go once a day or even just twice a week.

If you don’t feel pressure or fullness in your bowels, you’re likely ok.

If you are worried, try some fiber supplements.

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Do you know if it’s a serious side effect of abilify though? When I googled it, it was listed under "most common side effects for abilify.

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Not sure but you can eat well or you could take lactulose . I’ve been on clozapine for sixteen years and I pooh three times a week and I’m ok

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it’s not considered constipation i think til it’s been more than 3 days…ive gone 8-10 days a lot of times…i just start taking some miralax when its been 4 or 5 days. i wish i went every day or every other day. i think u will be okay. it take a really long time to get fatal constipation

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Thanks @irrelevant , that makes me feel a bit better! I’ll give it more time.

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Btw, is your constipation caused by meds?

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yes…but i also was easily constipated as a young kid before meds i think. but the meds definetly cause constipation. it’s meds, diet, and just how i am for me.

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A couple cups of coffee help some people… :wink:

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I have constipation from clozapine and usually do a dose of milk of magnesia once a a week to clear things out. Without the MoM I sometimes go a week without going. The MoM also helps it be less hard when I go…

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