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Does Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Cause Intestinal Distress?
I live with chronic pain and work with a pain clinic. Right now I use 10mg oxycod/apap. The latest prescription was filled with a brand called Alvogen the white round pill has a 230 on one side. My question is I ve taken this med two of the last three days and each time ended up with severe intestinal distress. I never had this with any other brand actually the opposite being constipation. Can these drug compounds vary to the point they can cause a problem like this?
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Yes, these medicines can cause constipation. They should be taken only on SOS basis. However, you have not mentioned that what kind of abdominal distress you get. Is it constipation or loose stools or pain abdomen?
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Yes, these medicines can cause constipation. They should be taken only on SOS basis. However, you have not mentioned that what kind of abdominal distress you get. Is it constipation or loose stools or pain abdomen?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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