12 Reasons You're Miserably Constipated - Constipation Relief

Prescription medications

All medications have side effects. And a surprising number list constipation as one of them. Antidepressants (particularly SSRIs like Prozac), anti-anxiety drugs, heartburn medications, and blood pressure pills are the most common offenders, Dr. Iqbal says. “There is always an alternative medication you can try,” Dr. Iqbal explains. “You just need to be clear with your doctor about what problems you’re experiencing.