I am having loose stools on and off very often for six months now. Please help.

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After reviewing your medication profile, Zoloft (Sertraline) and, to some extent, Adderall (Amphetamine) and Intuniv (Guanfacine) cause gastrointestinal upset. A common adverse effect of Zoloft is diarrhea. Secondly, these medications tend to increase body weight and drug dependence, in other words, addiction. Since your weight seems to be too high, I want you to consult the doctor who prescribed you these medications and minimize or stop the medication if not required. Since the loose stools are secondary to drug side effects, the management of diarrhea in your case would be to eliminate those potential medications. You can start taking Ispagol (Psyllium husk) in cold water. It can cause bloating, so if you think you can tolerate it, try it; otherwise, not. There are certain medications that you can use for diarrhea, but they also contain some drug dependence. You can try tablet Lomotil (Diphenoxylate and Atropine) two tablets three times daily. But do not take for more than three days for now. Weight reduction, exercise, avoidance of high-risk medications are all the key to a healthy lifestyle. I hope this will help. Thanks.