Does taking anti-epileptic drugs for a long time make me fart often?

In general, if the patient takes the medication as prescribed by the doctor and does not experience other uncomfortable symptoms, it will not cause frequent gas passing every day. However, if the dose is too large or there are adverse reactions, it may cause symptoms of digestive tract disorders such as bloating and diarrhea.

1. Normal situation: At present, the commonly used anti-epileptic drugs in clinical practice include carbamazepine tablets, phenytoin tablets and magnesium valproate sustained-release tablets, etc., which can inhibit neuronal overexcitation, thereby playing a role in controlling the disease.Under the guidance of a doctor, it will not affect intestinal peristalsis and gastric emptying, and in this state, it will not cause abdominal bloating. So there's no need to worry too much;

2. Abnormal situation: Some people will have symptoms such as nausea and vomiting and loss of appetite due to physical reasons or allergies to certain drugs, and they need to seek medical treatment in time. In addition, a small number of people use excessive anti-epileptic drugs to cause gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastroenteritis or intestinal obstruction, which will also cause abdominal pain and bloating, and will also be accompanied by increased stool frequency. It is recommended that such people should go to the hospital for examination in time, and give targeted treatment measures after identifying the cause.

When there is obvious discomfort in the body, it is necessary to actively go to the hospital for detailed relevant examinations to confirm the specific cause, and then choose the appropriate treatment according to different symptoms to improve. In terms of diet, we should focus on light and easy-to-digest food, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and eat less spicy and greasy food.