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Drugs, medications that may cause constipation
Some drugs, medications may cause constipation
If you are currently on a pharmacologic regimen and noticed changes in your bowel movement, do not be alarmed. Constipation is among the most common adverse effects of most drugs, especially those acting on the nervous system. This is because the peristaltic movement that pushes fecal matter towards the anus is primarily a by-product of nervous innervation on the muscles lining the colon.
Most of these drugs include those used in the treatment of heart disease, hypercholesterolemia, as well as anti-hypertensive drugs. Some antacids, antidepressants, as well as pain relievers can also induce constipation. The following is a list of these drugs, so if you happen to find the one you are currently taking under this list, be rest assured that your constipation can be most probably relieved by an increase of fiber in your diet.
Drugs used to treat depression or anxiety disorders
Amitriptyline
Doxepin HCI
Drugs used to treat mood disorders
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Trimipramine (Surmontil)
Doxepin (Sinequan)
Desipramine (Norpramin)
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Protriptyline (Vivactil)
Drugs used for the treatment of psychosis
Haloperidol
Pianozide
Risperidone
Thiothixene
Olanzapine
Clozapine
Chlorpromazine
Thioridazine
Drugs used for hypertension / antihypertensive therapy
Calcium-channel blockers
Clonidine (Catapres)
Clonidine/Chlorthalidone
Drugs used as antiarrhythmic drugs
Disopyramide
Verapamil
Drugs used for Parkinson’s disease
Bromocriptine
Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)
Biperiden (Akineton)
Procyclidine (Kemadrin)
Drugs used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia
Cholestyramine
Drugs used for peptic ulcer disease
Sucralfate
Supplements for iron-deficient patients
Ferrous gluconate
Ferrous sulfate
Drugs used for cough that contain opioid
Hydrocodone bitartrate
Chlorpheniramine polistirex
Hydrocodone tartrate
Homatropine methylbromide
Drugs used against inflammation and some anti-rheumatic drugs
Sulindac (Clinoril)
Ketoprofen (Orudis)
Drugs used for gastrointestinal disorders
Loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium)
Drugs used for pain relief
Acetaminophen & codeine
Fentanyl
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Meperidine
Methadone
Morphine/ Morphine sulfate
Oxycodone
Oxymorphone
Propoxyphene
Tramadol
Herbal medicine
St. John’s wort
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