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Have Some Diarrhea Is This Side Effect Of SNRI Duloxetine?
Question: have some diarrhea, stool somewhat softer than normal but not liquid but color is green with material that looks like chopped tobacco but green, pharmacist thinks it might be the Tamsulosin I am taking, no pain but continuously dizzy, also taking duloxetine but stopped that yesterday, taking amlopidine for high blood pressure to keep it normal but pulse high for me (55 to 60) now at 80, thanks for your comments
Brief Answer:
Probably due to the Side effect of SNRI Duloxetine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your query change in stool consistency and colors like loose stools or constipation are the side effect of taking SNRI like duloxetine. In fact, it's among one of the most common side effect experienced by patients on it.
As you have stopped taking it bowel would return back to normal in a day or two. Dizziness can be also due to SNRI.
No medical advised as of now. Wait and watch for next 24 to 48 hours.
Thank you and hope I was helpful.
Follow up are most welcome.
Regards
Probably due to the Side effect of SNRI Duloxetine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your query change in stool consistency and colors like loose stools or constipation are the side effect of taking SNRI like duloxetine. In fact, it's among one of the most common side effect experienced by patients on it.
As you have stopped taking it bowel would return back to normal in a day or two. Dizziness can be also due to SNRI.
No medical advised as of now. Wait and watch for next 24 to 48 hours.
Thank you and hope I was helpful.
Follow up are most welcome.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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