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Suggest Medication For Constipation While On Opium Drugs
Posted on
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
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Wed, 23 Sep 2015
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Question : what drug fight constipation when taking opioum 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
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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