Constipation And Gas
(Newest replies first)

Can methadone cause extreme gas and painful constipation so severe that thought I was going to have to go to the emer
gency ward at hospital

REPLY

REPORT

I was on methadone for many years. Every few months I would experience extreme constipation. I knew I needed to go but couldn't. It was frustrating and the stomach pains were horrible. I drank more water, suffered and eventually after pushing so hard I would finally have a BM. It was hell for a few days. Opiates reduce the amount of water in your digestive system. You have to remember to drink plenty of water.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Hello, EJK! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem you experienced.

Yes, narcotics can cause those as side effects in some people that take them, but that severity isn't common. It would be best to have it checked out by your doctor, to be sure.

Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. This medication also carries the risk of being habit forming.

Are you on any other medications?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

The past several times I have taken Linzess I have become extremely gassy about an hour later, but still no BMs. Does th...

1 REPLY

Does Jevity 1.5 cause constipation and excessive gas and hiccups? ## Good question I was wondering the same thing! My mo...

5 REPLIES

I'm taking 20mg of ADDERALL IR a day, while I love the way my brain reacts, my body is a whole different story! I fe...

3 REPLIES

I have been constipated for 3 weeks and I also suffer from severe headaches as well as my head sweats with pressure. I w...

3 REPLIES

In my experience as nurse, I have seen many patients who were constipated and/or had diarrhea for quite a while. There a...

1 REPLY

I have been on Ozempic 1mg for a few months and have lost 25 lbs. I feel great but struggle with constipation from the d...

11 REPLIES

I am on day 5 of chantix and am having constipation. I have never had trouble with my bowels before now. I took miralax ...

6 REPLIES

After taking Vivotif I have constipation and abdominal pain. No headache, no fever and no joint pain. Should I call a Do...

1 REPLY

Why does Pristiq antidepressant cause constipation? ## That question is pretty black and white; every prescription drug ...

1 REPLY

I was in a serious car accident at age 30. I was on & off different opioids post-op for years which caused loss of a...