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I have extreme constipation i am taking 8 senna pills at night/ i have tried enemas,miralax,magnesium citrate, go litely,linzes, suppsostosrie i do have to take hydrocodone daily . i am in desperate need of a good plan to conquor this issue?
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OIC: You have opioid induced constipation (OIC) and have failed regular options- you need to take naloxegol which is specific for OIC. Taken as 25mg per day - this will help as it reverses the effects of the opioid on the bowels
Answered 10/26/2020
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