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Suggest Treatment For Opioid Induced Constipation
Question: cancer patient, on opioid pain meds, need something to relieve constipation
Brief Answer:
Lactulose!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting us.
Bisacodyl might not be well adapted for opioid induced constipation. I will suggest that you switch to lactulose. Take 15ML once daily. In addition, drink much water, fruits, and vegetables. These would all help relief the constipation.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and do understand dealing with cancer is not easy.
Kind regards
Lactulose!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting us.
Bisacodyl might not be well adapted for opioid induced constipation. I will suggest that you switch to lactulose. Take 15ML once daily. In addition, drink much water, fruits, and vegetables. These would all help relief the constipation.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and do understand dealing with cancer is not easy.
Kind regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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