HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Opdivo Cause Constipation And Diarrhea?

I go on Opdivo Monday. I have since childhood have for lack of a better word ...nervous stomach. One day constipation than next day diarrhea..then maybe normal for day or two and pattern repeats. How will I know if Opdivo is making my stomach worse?
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I don't know what the doctor has told you about this health condition that you have since childhood or what examinations you have done, because you didn't mention any of those.
Diarrhoea , constipation, abdominal pain and gastritis are common side effects of Opdivio use.
I understand it's difficult to distinguish now whether diarrhoea and constipaton are side effects of Opdivo or it's the same problem that you had since childhood.
In my opninion you ca understand that these symptoms are side effects of opdivo if you have them everyday without normal days pattern, or if the symptoms get worse after starting opdivo.

Hope I have answered your query.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Opdivo Cause Constipation And Diarrhea?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I don t know what the doctor has told you about this health condition that you have since childhood or what examinations you have done, because you didn t mention any of those. Diarrhoea , constipation, abdominal pain and gastritis are common side effects of Opdivio use. I understand it s difficult to distinguish now whether diarrhoea and constipaton are side effects of Opdivo or it s the same problem that you had since childhood. In my opninion you ca understand that these symptoms are side effects of opdivo if you have them everyday without normal days pattern, or if the symptoms get worse after starting opdivo. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.