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What Causes Lack Of Bowel Movement While On Pain Killers?
I got into a car accident on Thursday night and was released Friday afternoon with a fractured fifth metacarpal and an abdominal contusion. I was given RA COL-RITE 100 mg to take twice a day to soften stool and 42 oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325 to take 4 times a day as needed for pain. I have not had a bowel movement in about 4 days now. Is this normal?
Sat, 30 Mar 2019
Hi,
The drugs you are taking cause lowering of gut motility and so you have constipation or less bowel activity. Don't worry. Take plenty of liquids, fiber based diet. It will relieve.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. SOHEEL HUSSAIN ZARGAR, Dentist
The drugs you are taking cause lowering of gut motility and so you have constipation or less bowel activity. Don't worry. Take plenty of liquids, fiber based diet. It will relieve.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. SOHEEL HUSSAIN ZARGAR, Dentist
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