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A female asked:

I have been on fentanyl and vicodin for 15yrs. i had to use 6 senna and 4 stool softners for constipation cause by these and never had a problem. a y?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
See details: There is a new med called Movantik which is available to treat constipation secondary to opioids. Talk to the doctor who prescribes your pain meds.
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Last updated Mar 6, 2018

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