Amitriptyline For Facial Pain - Concerns With Ileostomy And Constipation

Doreen 21

Aug 06, 2023 4:37 pm

I've been prescribed Amitriptyline for facial pain. Does anyone here with an ileostomy take Amitriptyline? I am nervous to use it as constipation is listed as a side effect. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks.

Mike1988

Aug 06, 2023 7:17 pm

Hello Doreen

I have recently started on escitalopram for anxiety, but it is giving me some unwanted side effects. My doctor has said that if I cannot tolerate this, then I can try amitriptyline instead. To be honest, anything that firms up the motion would be greatly appreciated.

I think most antidepressants/anxiety meds have constipation/diarrhea as a side effect, but I think it affects everyone differently.

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Aug 06, 2023 9:28 pm

Just to be safe, take a dose of Miralax in the morning; it should help. I need to take it due to all the pain meds I take, and it helps me.