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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.

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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.

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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.

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