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Since starting my antidepressant a year ago, i haven't had loose, or watery stools, or diarrhea--ever. is this a problem?

Q: since starting my antidepressant a year ago, i haven't had loose, or watery stools, or diarrhea--ever. is this a problem?

Hard to tell: if diarrhea &amp; frequent stools were the result of stress and anxiety, the change may be a result of an antidepressant working. But ask a provider who knows you well, and compare how you're doing now with how it was when you startted the antidepressant.

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Dr. Aaron Ament answered

Hard to tell: if diarrhea & frequent stools were the result of stress and anxiety, the change may be a result of an antidepressant working. But ask a provider who knows you well, and compare how you're doing now with how it was when you startted the antidepressant.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 6/13/2016

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A member asked:

Since starting my antidepressant a year ago, i haven't had loose, or watery stools, or diarrhea--ever. is this a problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Ament answered

Dr Altman agreed

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