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A member asked:
Is there an alternative to percocet for bowel obstruction pain?
30 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: I presume you me post operative pain after a bowel obstruction as Percocet is not a treatment for a bowel obstruction. There are many other possible pain medications. You should discuss this with your treating physician.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Pain Treatment: A true bowel obstruction is potentially a medical emergency and needs to evaluated as such. Opioids can slow down your gastrointestinal motility and may actually worsen a known obstruction.
Answered 12/15/2014
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Don't use opioids: Opioids are relatively contraindicated in bowel obstruction.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Fix it: Can your obstruction be fixed? If so, that is the best cure for pain. Percocet should NEVER be used as a treatment of obstruction ,,,, it will most likely make things worse. The only exception would be if you are in a hospice or palliative situation. If so, talk to your hospice MD for stronger meds
Answered 11/28/2017
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