Several common medications can cause constipation, including certain pain relievers, antidepressants, blood pressure medications, and supplements. If you’ve recently started a new medication and ...

At this year’s PAINWeek Conference in Las Vegas, Salix Pharmaceuticals sponsored an interactive product theater panel to discuss the challenges associated with OIC in clinical practice, how to address ...

Peripherally acting mu-opioid antagonists (PAMORA). PAMORAs indicated for the treatment of OIC include naloxegol, naldemedine, and methylnatrexone. These agents are opioid antagonists selective to ...

Treatments increase fluid in the intestines and stimulate bowel movements Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome ...

Topamax (topiramate) may cause various side effects, including constipation, in some people. While not a common issue, knowing how to manage constipation and related side effects can help you continue ...

Obstipation is a severe form of constipation that results in a person being unable to have a bowel movement. Constipation is when a person has stools that are infrequent and difficult to pass.

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Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The drug, Journavx, or suzetrigine, was approved to treat moderate to severe acute ...