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Which Medication Of Nortriptylyne, Lamictal, Proprananolol HCL, Synvastatin, Zonisamide, Omerazole And Gabapentin Causes Frequent Small Bowel Movements Through The Day?

Posted on Wed, 20 Nov 2019

Question: I am having very small bowel movements I can't prevent all day long as I move around. I think they have to do with medication I take but I take multiple meds so don't know which ones. Can you help Identify? Nortriptylyne, Lamictal, Proprananolol HCL, Synvastatin,Zonisamide, Omerazole, Gabapentin. I don't see my md for awhile yet so would appreciate any help as to which med might be the biggest cause as this is affecting my life consideralbly. My e-mail is ( YYYY@YYYY )

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably bowel movements are a side effect of Lamictal.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to Lamictal.
Bowel movement changes are a very common side effect in patients who take Lamictal.

Some advices that I can give to you are :
-eat something befor you take the medication
-try to drink liquids
-eat a fiber rich diet
-take probiotic supplements
-consult your neurologist about this side effect if the bowel movements are severe.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have any other questions I'll be glad to help.

Kind regards!
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician

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