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Help can codeine interfere with overnight constipation tablets?

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Dr. Joseph Pfeifer answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No: Codeine is notorious for causing constipation, but won't affect meds such a laxatives. Try stopping the codeine.

Answered 6/24/2014

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