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Take gabapentin for pain. 1) is it an opioid? 2) could it have caused recent bowel blockage? 93 yrs of age
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Gabapentin: Gabapentin is not an opioid. Constipation is an occasional side effect. Your pharmacist can give you specific information about this medication,however. Don't discontinue it without discussing this with his physician.
Answered 7/20/2015
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