Digestion problems? Is there anyone free from them?

August 12Aug 12

@Bernadette I am glad you are having bowl movements again 💀

Around 2022, I had surgery and was put on pain medications which made me severly constipated. I was on a diet of just very soft foods and by day 2 of no bowel movements, I felt like I was getting poisoned. I had to chug tons of prune juice and manually do like "crunches" on the toilet in order to have bowel movements. I am surprised you went so long without one omg.

2023: (Citalopram ct, trazodone use, and crosstaper to liquid):

1/31-2/16: 10mg generic citalopram pill @9pm||2/17:CT||2/20-2/26: trazodone 25mg pill @b4 bed and generic sertraline 25mg pill @noon||2/27: reinstated 20 mg citalopram @3pm, 2/28: 10mg @10am||3/1-3/8: trazodone again every 2 days in a row||3/9: citalopram @12:30 noon, 3/15-4/18: 20-40 minute increments weekly to @3pm||4/19-5/12: Crosstaper from pill to liquid citalopram @3pm (one quarter transfer a week)

(Taper of liquid citalopram): 5/13-5/22--5.2ml (10.4mg), 5/23-6/22--9.4mg, 6/23-7/15--8.6 mg, 7/16-8/2--8.4 mg, 8/3-8/27--8mg, 8/28-9/16-- 7.6mg, 9/17-10/7--7.2mg, 10/8-10/31-- 6.8 mg. 11/1-12/1--6.4mg

2024:

12/2-1/4--6mg, 1/5-1/19--5.8mg, 1/20-2/9--5.6mg, 2/10-3/9--5.4mg, 3/10-4/6--5.2mg, 4/7-4/20--5mg, 4/21-5/10--4.8mg, 5/11-5/28--4.6mg, 5/29-6/20--4.4mg, 6/21-7/8--4.2mg, 7/9-8/1--4mg, 8/2-8/23-3.8mg, 8/24-9/21--3.6mg, 9/22-10/5--3.4mg, 10/6-10/26--3.2mg, 10/27-11/10--3mg, 11/11-11/26--2.8mg & on thanksgiving famotidine 10mg twice a day 9am/pm, Nov 27-Dec 16--2.6 mg, Dec 17-Dec 26--2.5 mg

2025:

12/27-1/21--2.4 mg 1/14--stopped famotidine, 1/22-1/28--2.3 mg, 1/30-2/11--2.2 mg, 2/7--started taking famotidine 10mg twice a day

(Diluting 1ml:2mg into 1:1) 2/12-3/1--2.25 mg updose 3/2-3/6--2.3 mg updose, 3/7-7/15--2.35mg updose

(Crossover Taper into different brand)- 80% original (July 16-22), 60% (July 23-29), 40% (July 30-August 9), 20% (August 10-August 16), Full switch (August 17-Present)

Holding at 2.35 until I am healthy weight.

SurvivingAD: yoshi4844 - Page 7 - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

Daily: Men's multivitamin, 360mg fish oil, 400mg DGL (usually one quarter a night), ginger chewable 500mg (one quarter 3x a day)

August 12Aug 12

@The Dust I can't drink coffee because of the caffeine, I would try it otherwise.

Dec 23 Citalopram 15mg

13 March 24 13.5mg

27 March 24 10mg

12 March 24 7.5mg

20 March 24 6mg

10 Aug 24 5mg

24 Aug 24 4mg

2 Sept 24 3.5mg

11 Sept 24 3mg

19 Sept 24 2.5mg

26 Sept 24 2mg

5 Oct 24 1.5mg

12 Oct 24 1mg

17 Oct 24 Jumped off.

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August 12Aug 12

Author

1 minute ago, Bernadette said:
@The Dust I can't drink coffee because of the caffeine, I would try it otherwise.

And what happens if you drink caffeine?

2009-2010: Sertraline (50 mg)

2011: Escitalopram (10 mg)

2009-2011: tried Olanzapine (5/2.5mg), Quetiapine (50/25mg) and Aripriprazole (low dosage)

CT Escitalopram, being free for several moths

2012-2016: Fluoxetine (60 mg)

2016-2017: Venlafaxine (75 mg)

2016: just tried Duloxetine and Maprotiline

2017-2018: Mirtazapine (30/45mg)

2012-2018: Bupropion (300 mg)

2014-2018: Lamotrigine (50/100/150 mg) CT Bupropion, tapering Lamitrogine and Mirtazapine (practically CT, fast tapering)

August 12Aug 12

1 minute ago, yoshi4844 said:
@Bernadette I am glad you are having bowl movements again 💀
Around 2022, I had surgery and was put on pain medications which made me severly constipated. I was on a diet of just very soft foods and by day 2 of no bowel movements, I felt like I was getting poisoned. I had to chug tons of prune juice and manually do like "crunches" on the toilet in order to have bowel movements. I am surprised you went so long without one omg.

Yes 3 days is painful but thing are starting to move again, never had this issue till I went through this WD process from citalopram, so some things are taking there sweet ol' time getting back to normal

Dec 23 Citalopram 15mg

13 March 24 13.5mg

27 March 24 10mg

12 March 24 7.5mg

20 March 24 6mg

10 Aug 24 5mg

24 Aug 24 4mg

2 Sept 24 3.5mg

11 Sept 24 3mg

19 Sept 24 2.5mg

26 Sept 24 2mg

5 Oct 24 1.5mg

12 Oct 24 1mg

17 Oct 24 Jumped off.

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August 12Aug 12

1 minute ago, The Dust said:
And what happens if you drink caffeine?

@The Dust my nervous system acts up, and anxiety wants to aggravate for a good part of the day

Dec 23 Citalopram 15mg

13 March 24 13.5mg

27 March 24 10mg

12 March 24 7.5mg

20 March 24 6mg

10 Aug 24 5mg

24 Aug 24 4mg

2 Sept 24 3.5mg

11 Sept 24 3mg

19 Sept 24 2.5mg

26 Sept 24 2mg

5 Oct 24 1.5mg

12 Oct 24 1mg

17 Oct 24 Jumped off.

August 12Aug 12

Author

Believe it or not, decaf works on the GI tract in practically the same way.

2009-2010: Sertraline (50 mg)

2011: Escitalopram (10 mg)

2009-2011: tried Olanzapine (5/2.5mg), Quetiapine (50/25mg) and Aripriprazole (low dosage)

CT Escitalopram, being free for several moths

2012-2016: Fluoxetine (60 mg)

2016-2017: Venlafaxine (75 mg)

2016: just tried Duloxetine and Maprotiline

2017-2018: Mirtazapine (30/45mg)

2012-2018: Bupropion (300 mg)

2014-2018: Lamotrigine (50/100/150 mg) CT Bupropion, tapering Lamitrogine and Mirtazapine (practically CT, fast tapering)

August 12Aug 12

@The Dust , I'll give it a try, I mainly drink decaf tea, so I'll have to give the decaf coffee go!!!

Dec 23 Citalopram 15mg

13 March 24 13.5mg

27 March 24 10mg

12 March 24 7.5mg

20 March 24 6mg

10 Aug 24 5mg

24 Aug 24 4mg

2 Sept 24 3.5mg

11 Sept 24 3mg

19 Sept 24 2.5mg

26 Sept 24 2mg

5 Oct 24 1.5mg

12 Oct 24 1mg

17 Oct 24 Jumped off.

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August 13Aug 13

15 hours ago, Bernadette said:
@The Dust , I'll give it a try, I mainly drink decaf tea, so I'll have to give the decaf coffee go!!!

Just be aware that there are other stimulants in decaf coffee...like anything, start slow and low.

AI:

Decaf coffee still contains trace amounts of residual caffeine, alongside very small amounts of related chemical compounds like theobromine and theophylline.

Other Stimulants and Active Compounds in DecafTrace Caffeine:

Decaf is not 100% caffeine-free. An 8-ounce cup typically contains about 2 to 7 milligrams of caffeine (compared to roughly 95 milligrams in regular coffee).

Theobromine: This is a mild stimulant naturally found in cacao and coffee beans. It is chemically similar to caffeine and can have a gentle stimulating or heart-boosting effect.

Theophylline: Another mild stimulant belonging to the methylxanthine family. It is also found in trace amounts in coffee and tea, and it helps relax smooth muscles.Biogenic Amines (like Tyramine and Agmatine):

These active compounds can have mild physiological effects on the body, such as triggering the release of the hormone gastrin, which stimulates the digestive system.

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg/Sep 18-3.8mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for reflux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger as needed for nausea/500 mg of Vitamin C for cortisol

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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August 13Aug 13

23 minutes ago, LostinCanada said:
Just be aware that there are other stimulants in decaf coffee...like anything, start slow and low.
AI:
Decaf coffee still contains trace amounts of residual caffeine, alongside very small amounts of related chemical compounds like theobromine and theophylline.
Other Stimulants and Active Compounds in DecafTrace Caffeine:
Decaf is not 100% caffeine-free. An 8-ounce cup typically contains about 2 to 7 milligrams of caffeine (compared to roughly 95 milligrams in regular coffee).
Theobromine: This is a mild stimulant naturally found in cacao and coffee beans. It is chemically similar to caffeine and can have a gentle stimulating or heart-boosting effect.
Theophylline: Another mild stimulant belonging to the methylxanthine family. It is also found in trace amounts in coffee and tea, and it helps relax smooth muscles.Biogenic Amines (like Tyramine and Agmatine):
These active compounds can have mild physiological effects on the body, such as triggering the release of the hormone gastrin, which stimulates the digestive system.

I think I'm gonna just stick to my decaf tea for now or just camille tea. It's been working this whole time and like they say , No need to rock the boat😊

Dec 23 Citalopram 15mg

13 March 24 13.5mg

27 March 24 10mg

12 March 24 7.5mg

20 March 24 6mg

10 Aug 24 5mg

24 Aug 24 4mg

2 Sept 24 3.5mg

11 Sept 24 3mg

19 Sept 24 2.5mg

26 Sept 24 2mg

5 Oct 24 1.5mg

12 Oct 24 1mg

17 Oct 24 Jumped off.

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September 2Sep 2

Magnesium citrate is the way. It's magnesium, and draws water to the intestines. Sometimes used before colonoscopies to clean up your bowels.

2012 5-10mg escitalopram with very occasional benzo
2022 - Bad reaction to ansium, escitalopram increased to 15mg temporarily until stable, and started the tapering process
June 2024 - Tapered off escitalopram and drug free
19/02/2025 - 28/02/2025 - Triple therapy antibiotics for h pylori. Omeprazole, amoxicillin, clarithromicyn
17/04/2025 - Reinstate escitalopram 5mg
??/04/2025 - Trial of different PPIs for stomach issues (omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole and rabeprazole). I stick to rabeprazole.
??/05/2025 - Trial of Mirtazapine 3,75 - 1mg for appetite and sleep, just take it for 3 non consecutive days and stop because it's too sedating.
??/06/2025 - Trial of different stomach medications like cinitapiride, iberogast, alflorex. Get bad reactions so I stop them after a couple days.
22/07/2025 - Taper escitalopram to 2,5mg for a week, last dose on the 22nd of July.
Current medications: Rabeprazole 10mg on alternating days.

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September 2Sep 2

3 hours ago, ALonelySoul12 said:
Magnesium citrate is the way. It's magnesium, and draws water to the intestines. Sometimes used before colonoscopies to clean up your bowels.

There's a reason it's nickname is Magnesium ****rate. 🤣

Edited September 2Sep 2 by Kahran

Antidepressant History

2007ish to Jan 2017 - On and off weekly Prozac capsule, occasional Ambien

Jan 2017 to July 2018 - Drug free other than occasional Ambien

July 2018 to Jan 2019 - Mixture of Zyprexa, Zoloft, Ambien on and off

Feb 2019 to June 2019 - 10mg of Celexa

June 2019 to Feb/March 2020 - CT or on and off usage of Celexa

March 2020 - Sept 2020 - 10mg Celexa, 10mg Stratterra, Wellbutrin, Ambien

Sept 2020 - March 2022 - on and off use of 10mg Celexa and 10mg Prozac. Really can't remember

April/May 2022 - December 2024 - 10mg to 20mg Lexapro, 10mg Ambien

December 2024 - CT of 10mg Lexapro

February 2026 - Took lorazepam that may have caused extreme agitation

March 9th 2026 - 5mg of Lexapro out of desperation, CT after

April 1 to 4th 2026 - 2.5mg reinstatement of Lexapro. CT after

May 14th 2026 - 1mg Lexapro reinstatement, bad side effects, CT after

May 29th 2026 - "forced" to take Lamictal 25mg and Seroquel 25mg, CT after

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