Constant hunger

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Constant hunger

Asked for Female, 49 Years

Good morning. I`m struggling the a hunger and constipation problem. I am constantly hungry and craving stuff. I feel very constipated due to all the food that i take in. my brain keeps telling me to eat. I am almost 50 and had a hysterectomy a few years ago so the cravings is not due to pregnancy or something like that. I am on Nuzak 20 mg could this cause the cravings ?

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Dr. T.S.Chandrasekar Gastroenterologist 29 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. T.S.Chandrasekar

Gastroenterologist 29 yrs exp Chennai

Hi.This is DR.T.S.Chandrasekar, cons.surgical gastroenterologists .Constipation and persistent hunger are not known side effects of nuzak(fluoxetine).Prediabetic state can cause recurrent hunger .Please check you book sugar levels .Constipation seems to be a second unrelated symptom. Advice Drink plenty of water High fibre diet Exercise about 1 HR a day.

Next Steps

consult a doctor and get blood sugar checked medication will help for constipation.

Health Tips

Don't discontinue nuzak without consulting your prescribing doctor .

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