HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Persistent Abdominal Pain And Constipation Post Vicodin Withdrawal?

Thank-You . I have been off Vicodin for 3 weeks now . I only did 1 a day 750 for a year and then a 1/2 for 3 months . I m totally clean now but having a heck of a time with my bowels . Constant lower belly ache and feeling a need to go but I have a hard time . Is this common for such a small dose I was taking and what should I do ? Just wait it out ? My doctor tested my liver 3 weeks ago and I was totally fine
Fri, 10 May 2019
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Vicodin use is usually associated with problems with bowel movements like constipation.

What you are experiencing now is an irritated bowel syndrome following vicodin withdrawal.

So, I think you should take:
- gentle laxatives (like sena, lactulose) to ease bowel movement and soften stool
- increase fiber (fiber rich foods/fiber supplements-prunes, psyllium) intake to form the fecal mass properly
- increase water intake to ease bowel movement too

You can find them over the counter. If still no improvement, then, should follow up with gastroenterologist.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Persistent Abdominal Pain And Constipation Post Vicodin Withdrawal?

Hello, Vicodin use is usually associated with problems with bowel movements like constipation. What you are experiencing now is an irritated bowel syndrome following vicodin withdrawal. So, I think you should take: - gentle laxatives (like sena, lactulose) to ease bowel movement and soften stool - increase fiber (fiber rich foods/fiber supplements-prunes, psyllium) intake to form the fecal mass properly - increase water intake to ease bowel movement too You can find them over the counter. If still no improvement, then, should follow up with gastroenterologist. Wish fast recovery. Dr.Albana Sejdini