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I had a tonsil/adenoidectomy yesterday. taking my lortab as prescribed, but i'm really constipated from it. can i drink prune juice to help?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: But the Narcotic may be causing the constipation, you may want to decrease the amount or frequency of usage.

Answered 12/14/2014

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