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What Causes Constipation While On Belsomra?
I have been taking sleep medication for over 3 1/2 years.I was on Ambien Cr for about 2 years then it was not working I had to use it with Amitriptyline.I recently started taking Belsomra for 2 months and it took 7-9 hours to actually start working.I only have a bowel movement 2-3 a week.Sometimes I have to use an enema.I still can not sleep without medication.I now how high blood pressure and partial seizures.
Wed, 26 Dec 2018
Hello,
Belsomra has no side effects like constipation. Toxicity is increasing in your system causing high blood pressure & other pathology. Regulate your toilet habits.
Take plenty of fiber in your diet & water, soups, juices. Take fruits & veggies. Avoid non-vegetarian food, red flesh causes constipation. Eat papaya's, it helps easy bowel movement. Take warm milk at bed time along with laxatives.
Certain medications also cause constipation to inform your PCP about any medication that you are taking. Stay away from addictions, drug abuse is one of the causes that slows down bowel movement.
Thyroid dysfunction & diabetes trigger constipation. Get a medical check up done to rule out any pathology causing you discomfort.
You can reduce the dose of Belsomra or take any other medication that does not slow down your metabolic process; after consultation with your treating doctor. Avoid sedentary life, stay active.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Belsomra has no side effects like constipation. Toxicity is increasing in your system causing high blood pressure & other pathology. Regulate your toilet habits.
Take plenty of fiber in your diet & water, soups, juices. Take fruits & veggies. Avoid non-vegetarian food, red flesh causes constipation. Eat papaya's, it helps easy bowel movement. Take warm milk at bed time along with laxatives.
Certain medications also cause constipation to inform your PCP about any medication that you are taking. Stay away from addictions, drug abuse is one of the causes that slows down bowel movement.
Thyroid dysfunction & diabetes trigger constipation. Get a medical check up done to rule out any pathology causing you discomfort.
You can reduce the dose of Belsomra or take any other medication that does not slow down your metabolic process; after consultation with your treating doctor. Avoid sedentary life, stay active.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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