What Can Be Taken For Constipation That Will Not Interact With Xanax?
Question: I am taking xanax 0.25 mg three times daily for anxiety and panic. I have been having constipation and want to know what is the best thing to take for it .that won't interact with the xanax? I also have trouble with not sleeping through the night since starting thE xanax. Any suggestions there.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
For good bowel movements three things are very important -
1. Adequate fiber intake
2. Adequate fluid intake
3. Adequate physical activity
I advice you to take high fiber diet ( lot of vegetables and fruits), drink enough fluids and have a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes everyday.
You can fiber supplements like metamucil.
For immediate relief from constipation you can take miralax.
This does not interfere with xanax.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What about the problem of waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep? I don't want to take sleeping pills.
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Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I presume I answered your query about constipation.
Since you have anxiety and panic disorder and is on Xanax and also having sleep disturbances, I request you to post a separate question about this and our psychiatrist from our elite expert panel would address those issues.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar