Gardena, CA
A 23-year-old female asked:
i havent passed a bowel movement in 5 days is this normal after being on dilaudid, zofran, (ondansetron) percocet and morphine?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
It is not normal: Constipation is the most frequent side effect associated with long-term opioid therapy. Dilaudid, Percocet and Morphine are opioids with bowel obstruction, severe constipation as a major side effect.
Magnesium is effective for constipation associated with opioid therapy. Talk to your prescribing physician for medication adjustment.
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Dr. Diane Minich answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Why: are you on 3 potent pain meds at the same time??? They can all cause constipation. Call your doctor and let him know you are constipated ans have him decrease your meds. You should not be on that much pain medication.
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