I recently had very painful tooth extraction due to bad tooth infection, was put on pain medicine and antibiotics, and need 2 know if constipation is n?

Side effect of meds: This is a common side effect of many pain medications. If you still have pain and ned something try to switch to an over the counter like ibuprophen

Call dentist: Constipation can be a side effect of pain medication. If you still have pain and need pain medication, call the dentist and discuss this

Definitely, yes,: A common problem associated with opioid therapy (pain medicine) is constipation, which is a slowing of peristalsis caused by the action of the opioids. To prevent constipation from occurring, OTC laxatives are often prescribed along with opioid medication.

Pain medications: can cause constiption. Try to decrease pain medications, increase fluids and fiber in the diet.