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Food, stool softeners, and Geodon

Today is my fifth day on Geodon and I have been doing massive research on it to find out as much as I can about its pharmacology and effects. My question is: if Geodon causes constipation, will taking a stool softener decrease its absorption? Also: I understand it must be taken with food, what fiber/fat gram goal should be met before taking it?
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When my meds make me feel groggy and sleepy, my psychiatrist has me take them at evening time, before bedtime.That works for me. When I had to switch morning dose to that.  I delayed the morning dose to evening time, as dr. instructed,

I never had a problem with constipation on Geodon, but that is me. I don't really take a massive amount of fibers, just the recommended amount on average of fruits, vegetables and high fiber grains. but I also walk alot, and drink 6 to 8 glasses of water or more if I sweat alot. I eat meat, btw, also. On very rare occasions, if I am constipated for 2  days in a row, I take a fiber supplement like metamucil or senokot. Senokot is very expensive, but it works usually the next day.  Metamucil usually takes a little longer. They are otc's.



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I can tell a major difference when I only consume a limited number of calories or eat the wrong food types. I have been trying to eat high-protein foods and high fiber foods together to give it maximum bioavailability and absorption in the intestines. However, I get very sleepy and feel groggy for about two hours, starting at 11 am. I take my medication 60mg @ 7:30 am-ish. I waited until 9 am to take it today to see if that helps.
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     Taking some medications with food is necessary to settle the stomach beforehand. Generally any amount of food is fine. Taking a standard over the counter stool softener shouldn't effect how any medication works.
You can ask your psychiatrist more about the specifics.
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