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A 19-year-old male asked:
Does hydrocodone- apap 5-325 tablet make yo constipated.
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Yes: The hydrocodone part in the medicine does.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. David Brouweranswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Yes: Hydrocodone is an opiate medication, and all opiates can cause constipation. Try to hydrate well, eat high fiber foods, and use a stool softener.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Neil Ellisanswered
14 years experience
Yes: Constipation is a very common side effect of narcotics. Typically, adding an over the counter fiber supplement like metamucil will remedy the constipation.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 30, 2013
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