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I'm on my third day taking terry white shakes and now i'm passing wind a lot i'm on lexapro (escitalopram) but this shouldn't make a difference any suggestions?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Normal: Most health shakes provide a large amount of protein to curb appetite and fiber to help purge the colon. Both can increase flatulence.

Answered 4/1/2013

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