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Can you lose bowel control if take pain killers?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Bowel control: Not usually unless you have a seizure from overdosing. Constipation is usually the order of the day.

Dr Erman agreed

Answered 8/13/2012

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