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Does Intake Of Lopresser And Cardura Tablets Cause Constipation?

I have recently had a change in my blood pressure medication. My question: Two different meds were added and one of them ( or maybe both??) have caused my stomach or digestive system to just shut down, and I can t seem to be able to have my regular BM. Even when I take a laxative it still doesn t work right. The new meds are Lopresser and Cardura. Do you know of the side effects that would cause this problem? Please help me figure this out. I am miserable. Lillian Davis
posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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It might be possible that Lopressor is responsible for recent onset constipation. It is seen in initial stage of treatment with Lopressor. But this can be managed with diet. With time, it will resolve.
Advice
1.     Continue Lopressor and Cardura as suggested. Do not later dose or stop any of these medicines unless suggested by your doctor
2.     Take high fiber diet such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, baked beans, whole grains, vegetables such as artichoke, green peas, and sprouts and fruits
3.     Syrup lactulose (Syrup Duphalac) 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time
4.     Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
5.     Avoid straining while defecating
6.     Start workout in gym at least for half an hour for 4 – 5 days in a week regularly
7.     Chew the food properly to make it easily digestible
8.     Regularly go to toilet. Never avoid if you feel pressure
9.     Avoid excess intake tea and coffee after meal
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Does Intake Of Lopresser And Cardura Tablets Cause Constipation?

It might be possible that Lopressor is responsible for recent onset constipation. It is seen in initial stage of treatment with Lopressor. But this can be managed with diet. With time, it will resolve. Advice 1. Continue Lopressor and Cardura as suggested. Do not later dose or stop any of these medicines unless suggested by your doctor 2. Take high fiber diet such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, baked beans, whole grains, vegetables such as artichoke, green peas, and sprouts and fruits 3. Syrup lactulose (Syrup Duphalac) 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time 4. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily 5. Avoid straining while defecating 6. Start workout in gym at least for half an hour for 4 – 5 days in a week regularly 7. Chew the food properly to make it easily digestible 8. Regularly go to toilet. Never avoid if you feel pressure 9. Avoid excess intake tea and coffee after meal Thanks