{"id":2366,"date":"2023-04-21T20:14:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T20:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unipain.com\/?p=2366"},"modified":"2023-04-27T13:47:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T13:47:09","slug":"medication-for-opioid-constipation-over-the-counter-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unipain.com\/medication-for-opioid-constipation-over-the-counter-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Medication for opioid constipation &#8211; over the counter options"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2366\" class=\"elementor elementor-2366\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b2525c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b2525c0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-686feaa4\" data-id=\"686feaa4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a720199 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a720199\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 08-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<strong>Try these OTC options first<\/strong>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/MiraLAX-Constipation-Recommended-Polyethylene-Stimulant-Free\/dp\/B01MTPCPLS?crid=3I2GT16NVXOAK&#038;keywords=polyethylene+glycol&#038;qid=1682105809&#038;sprefix=polyeth%2Caps%2C134&#038;sr=8-2-spons&#038;psc=1&#038;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFaMzFTREVKQTJPUlMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MTc5NzQzSU1ISzlNS09DMzUxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwNzYzNjYxREFUWUpNQVlYUzNGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&#038;linkCode=li2&#038;tag=askapaindoctor-20&#038;linkId=370b42a53adf3ef3dec75f6893a6a89e&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&#038;ASIN=B01MTPCPLS&#038;Format=_SL160_&#038;ID=AsinImage&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;WS=1&#038;tag=askapaindoctor-20&#038;language=en_US\" ><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=askapaindoctor-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;l=li2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B01MTPCPLS\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50142d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50142d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Or this combo<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dulcolax-Softener-Laxative-Docusate-Tablets\/dp\/B00007MII1?crid=K6RAZPMMCKHC&amp;keywords=Docusate+sodium&amp;qid=1682105382&amp;rdc=1&amp;sprefix=docusate+sodium%2Caps%2C132&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyOUpMRlpDRU5CU0s4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTE1NDY3ODhKMjJLRVVTQlcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDYyNzA0MVFTTE5NRVYwV1o5RyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=askapaindoctor-20&amp;linkId=014269e8f10739046db40126a9106487&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00007MII1&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=askapaindoctor-20&amp;language=en_US\" border=\"0\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=askapaindoctor-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00007MII1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>+<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Colace-Softener-Docusate-Dependable-Recommended\/dp\/B00V3WGT8G?crid=3V3ZIEKOGUSC2&amp;keywords=colace&amp;qid=1682539210&amp;rdc=1&amp;sprefix=colace%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-4&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=askapaindoctor-20&amp;linkId=6a0050b6a4e959a03ea1cdcbb564e5e4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00V3WGT8G&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=askapaindoctor-20&amp;language=en_US\" border=\"0\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=askapaindoctor-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00V3WGT8G\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e19c4c8\" data-id=\"6e19c4c8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f8d9292 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f8d9292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Opioid-induced constipation is a common side effect of using opioids for pain management. Opioids are effective at relieving pain, but they can also slow down the digestive system, leading to constipation. This can be a significant problem for those who use opioids long-term or at higher doses. Fortunately, there are several over-the-counter medications available that can help relieve opioid-induced constipation.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2368\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unipain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6542718-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"medication for opioid constipation\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unipain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6542718-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.unipain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6542718.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1cace elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e1cace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Our recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">1 stimulant (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40sK2AQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dulcolax<\/a><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">) + stool softer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4231SM2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Colace<\/a><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>2. daily osmotic laxative &#8211; (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41J6BlE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MiraLax<\/a>) Polyethylene glycol<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca7f429 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca7f429\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40pBFWt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psyllium husk (Metamucil)<\/a>: Absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance that helps to increase bulk and soften stool.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40sK2AQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Docusate sodium (Dulcolax)<\/a>: Helps to draw water into the colon, making stool softer and easier to pass.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L0J6hm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bisacodyl<\/a>: Stimulates the nerves in the intestines, which increases contractions and helps move stool along.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LnFSG9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senna (Senokot)<\/a>: Stimulates the muscles in the colon, which increases contractions and helps move stool along.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41J6BlE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polyethylene glycol (PEG) &#8211; Miralax<\/a>: Helps to draw water into the colon, making stool softer and easier to pass.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H0fYp1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magnesium hydroxide<\/a>: Helps to draw water into the colon, making stool softer and easier to pass.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H48hyr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milk of Magnesia<\/a>: Helps to draw water into the colon, making stool softer and easier to pass.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L0PG7x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mineral oil<\/a>: Lubricates the stool and intestinal walls, making it easier to pass.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H5fxtF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glycerin suppositories &#8211; Fleet&#8217;s Enema<\/a>: Irritates the rectum and stimulates a bowel movement.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed9e6fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed9e6fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/MiraLAX-Constipation-Recommended-Polyethylene-Stimulant-Free\/dp\/B01MTPCPLS?crid=3I2GT16NVXOAK&#038;keywords=polyethylene+glycol&#038;qid=1682105809&#038;sprefix=polyeth%2Caps%2C134&#038;sr=8-2-spons&#038;psc=1&#038;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFaMzFTREVKQTJPUlMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MTc5NzQzSU1ISzlNS09DMzUxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwNzYzNjYxREFUWUpNQVlYUzNGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&#038;linkCode=li2&#038;tag=askapaindoctor-20&#038;linkId=370b42a53adf3ef3dec75f6893a6a89e&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&#038;ASIN=B01MTPCPLS&#038;Format=_SL160_&#038;ID=AsinImage&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;WS=1&#038;tag=askapaindoctor-20&#038;language=en_US\" ><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=askapaindoctor-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;l=li2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B01MTPCPLS\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; 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Opioids are effective at relieving pain, but they can also slow down the digestive system, leading to constipation. 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