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Will xarelto be affected by colace and mirilax? i have a blood clot in my lung and the pain meds are causing severe constipation?

Q: will xarelto be affected by colace and mirilax? i have a blood clot in my lung and the pain meds are causing severe constipation?

: No. Pain medications containing opioids cause constipation. Ask your MD to try to give you an alternative. Hope you feel better

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. Pain medications containing opioids cause constipation. Ask your MD to try to give you an alternative. Hope you feel better

Answered 12/8/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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There are no known drug-drug interactions between Xarelto and Miralax and/or Colace. Laxatives are unfortunately needed to combat opiate induced constipation, the most common side effect of opiates.

Answered 12/8/2021

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A member asked:

Will xarelto be affected by colace and mirilax? i have a blood clot in my lung and the pain meds are causing severe constipation?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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