CONSTIPATION .

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Medications that can cause constipation.

  • Narcotics.
  • Diuretics.
  • Iron supplements.
  • Antacids,
  • Drugs for blood pressure, seizures, and depression.


What drug class can cause constipation

1. NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve)

NSAIDs, including Ibuprofen and naproxen (Aleve), are the constipation winners. These medications are often used on a daily basis for pain and inflammation and when they are used daily.

2. Antihistamines like Benadryl and Zyrtec

Certain antihistamine drugs like Benadryl, Zyrtec, Allegra, and Claritin that are available over the counter to treat allergy symptoms may stop you up. They belong to an even larger class of medications known as anticholinergics, which all have the possible side effect of causing constipation. any medication that gives you a dry mouth as an anticholinergic.

3. Tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil and Pamelor

In addition to the allergy medications above, tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline (Elavil) and nortriptyline (Pamelor) are also anticholinergics and known to cause constipation.

4. Medications for urinary incontinence

Ditropan XL and Detrol used to treat urinary incontinence (difficulty urinating), commonly cause constipation as well as diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, and stomach pain. These medications are classified as anticholinergics.

5. Iron supplements

All of the dietary supplements, iron is the gold medal winner for causing constipation. Whether you are taking straight iron (like ferrous sulfate, for example) or a multivitamin that contains iron, it may very well cause problems. Other possible gastrointestinal side effects from iron supplements include nausea, upset stomach, and gas.

6. Opioid pain relievers

If you take medications such as Vicodin, Norco, Tylenol with codeine, or Dilaudid after surgery or for major pain, you are likely to have constipation as well as nausea and possibly vomiting.

7. Blood pressure medications

This will depend on which one you are taking, but calcium channel blockers like diltiazem and verapamil and beta-blockers ( atenolol like that drug ending “ ol ”) may very well constipate you and cause nausea and diarrhea.

8. Nausea medications like Zofran

We’re talking about nausea medications known as selective serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists here. This class of medications mainly includes those used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery or chemotherapy, like ondansetron (Zofran). While these work very well for nausea, they commonly result in constipation.

What you can do for constipation

Stool softeners are an option. You can also add more fiber to your diet through foods such as beans, fruits, grains, and vegetables. Staying hydrated can help, too. Talk to your provider about options for easing constipation caused by your medications.

What is the drug for constipation?

Stimulant laxatives

Sennosides (Senna, Ex-Lax) and bisacodyl (Dulcolax) increase intestinal motility and help with the flow of water into the bowel which improves constipation. Sennosides is more commonly used and slightly more effective than bisacodyl for opioid-induced constipation.



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