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Suggest Medication For Constipation While On Opium Drugs

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Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015
Question: what drug fight constipation when taking opioum drugs
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
few possible options

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

One of the most commonly used is Relistor or Amitiza which are very effective with minor side effects. Also naloxegol is possible alternative.
You also need to change your dietary habits, drink more fluids, high fibre food, vegetables,eat smaller meals, but 6-7x per day.
YOu should take magnesium supplements, best carbonated magnesium drinks.
Wish you good health. Regards
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Suggest Medication For Constipation While On Opium Drugs

Brief Answer: few possible options Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. One of the most commonly used is Relistor or Amitiza which are very effective with minor side effects. Also naloxegol is possible alternative. You also need to change your dietary habits, drink more fluids, high fibre food, vegetables,eat smaller meals, but 6-7x per day. YOu should take magnesium supplements, best carbonated magnesium drinks. Wish you good health. Regards