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A member 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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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.
Answered 3/6/2018
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