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How To Treat Constipation Occurring From Codeine Intake?
I had breast cancer surgery on 2-6-2017 and then took tylenol with codeine for 4 days after. one pill each night. Still no bowel movement at all. Eating oatmeal and berries for breakfast and lite small healthy. dinner at night. soo constipated, no bowel movement still. please tell me what I can take. YYYY@YYYY . thank you, Inga
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hello,
You can take lactulose syrup at bedtime. Eat fibre-rich foods. Get enough electrolyte through fruits and vegetables.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shabab N Siddiqui , General & Family Physician
You can take lactulose syrup at bedtime. Eat fibre-rich foods. Get enough electrolyte through fruits and vegetables.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shabab N Siddiqui , General & Family Physician
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