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What Causes Constipation After Taking Antibiotics?

I had bilateral knee surgery 4/22.great recovery. Developed scrotum abscess and urologist put in holes and wicks. Did piggyback antibiotics on Mondat. Went back today and culture showed staph? Got another shot antibiotics and one been 2/3 days no bowel movement . On oxocodone for pain which v Causing
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Hello. Oxycodone is a narcotic medication( opioid analgesic) used to relieve mild to moderate pain. But it has some side effects like nausea , vomiting, stomach pain, headache, CONSTIPATION, mood changes etc. So your problem of constipation might be related to Oxycodone. Consult your doctor for any alternative medicine for pain other than opioids if possible. Also drink more water and eat high fibre diet.
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What Causes Constipation After Taking Antibiotics?

Hello. Oxycodone is a narcotic medication( opioid analgesic) used to relieve mild to moderate pain. But it has some side effects like nausea , vomiting, stomach pain, headache, CONSTIPATION, mood changes etc. So your problem of constipation might be related to Oxycodone. Consult your doctor for any alternative medicine for pain other than opioids if possible. Also drink more water and eat high fibre diet.