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Doctor insights on: Can Probiotics Cause Constipation

Not likely: Probiotics help restore the good bacteria in the gut that aid the digestive process. They should not cause constipation. Make sure you drink adequate amount of fluids also. ...Read more

Absolutely yes..: This medicine slows down your intestinal motility, reduces fecal volume and increases viscosity, thus it can cause constipation if you are senstive to it or over using it. It is often used to treat diarrhea, short-term use. Stopping it should resolve your constipiation in a couple of days if it is causing your constipation. Consult doc if severe/persistent. Good luck. ...Read more

Usually the opposite: Clndamycin's a strong antibiotic, and can cause diarrhea in people at high doses. Usually constipation is caused from not hydrating well, or possibly diet related if you don't have enough fiber in your diet, or eat enough vegetables. So, start there, and work backwards to determine what makes your constipation worse/better. You want to take probiotics too with any antibiotics to keep your GI happy. ...Read more

Yeap: Any antibiotic can cause constipation including nitrofurantoin. ...Read more

Antacids that: Contain aluminum or calcium may have consipation as a side effect. ...Read more

No: In and of itself, it should not cause constipation. ...Read more

Some circumstances: Indigestion describes an upset stomach; constipation relates to infrequent stooling. There is little likelihood of a cause & effect relationship. However, many patients with indigestion reach for remedies that may be constipating (e.g. Calcium or aluminum-based antacids). Also, global dysfunction of transit through the gut would result in both symptoms due to a slow emptying stomach & colon. ...Read more

Simethicone: Infacol (simethicone) is not associated with constipation. One reference suggested it may be associated with loose stools. Other references stated that infacol (simethicone) is not associated with any common side effects. ...Read more

No: Probiotics do not act on the central nervous system and would not cause insomnia. ...Read more

Not usually: Not usually, but if they are pushing out other pathogenic (bad) bugs, or if there is a strain (sometimes strep) that is triggering your immune system, they may. ...Read more

Dairy products can: Be binding for some people (but not for everyone). ...Read more

NO: the two are unrelated! hope this helps! Dr Z ...Read more

No: Chlamydia infection does not cause constipation.

Not if you are: Well hydrated. Fiber without sufficient hydration can be clogging. ...Read more

Not listed: as a side effect of this medicine. Known side effects include: allergic or hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylactic reactions angioedema face edema skin rash or rashes urticaria ...Read more

Not really: But constipation can cause hemorrhoids and bloating. Most people can treat it with increasing water intake, exercise and stool softeners. If that doesn't help, you need to see a doctor. ...Read more

Hard to Say: Many foods can contribute to constipation. Typically the nuts, grains, and dried fruit in many granolas should help maintain regular stools, but this requires plenty of water intake. Even with high-fiber foods, inadequate fluids can cause constipation to occur. That said, examining diet, fluids, and exercise overall, rather than a single component, will yield the most complete answer. ...Read more

It can: But less so than narcotic pain relievers do. Especially when taken in the recommended dosing. Drinking extra glass with each dose should prevent any constipation. ...Read more

Melatonin & Constipa: Nope.

Yes: Brad azo Gantrisin and generic sulfisoxazole with phenazopyridine.. It is used for urinay tract infection. Beside diarrhea it also causes nausea, vomiting, upset stomach and headaches. ...Read more