Herbal drink for constipation from antipsychotic medication
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a traditional Chinese herbal drink, called Xingqi Daozhi, can help relieve constipation caused by antipsychotic medications in people with schizophrenia. If you are struggling with this side effect, this treatment may ease your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must have a schizophrenia diagnosis.
- Your constipation must have started after you began taking antipsychotic medication.
- You should not have had constipation or digestive problems in the past 2 years before starting antipsychotics.
- You cannot be taking other medicines that cause constipation.
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old and have at least a junior high school education.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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