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Does Painkiller Medication Cause Constipation?
Question: I am on a pain killer medication. It gives me constipation really bad I need to know what to do
Brief Answer:
Have you try Miralax.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can take Miralax once daily.You have mentioned that you have tried laxatives .Which laxatives have you tried?
Have you tried Miralax? Please revert back.
Once you are off pain medications you can stop taking it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar,
Gastroenterologist
Have you try Miralax.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can take Miralax once daily.You have mentioned that you have tried laxatives .Which laxatives have you tried?
Have you tried Miralax? Please revert back.
Once you are off pain medications you can stop taking it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar,
Gastroenterologist
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