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Opioid-Induced Constipation: Prevention and Prescription Options

Opioid-Induced Constipation: Prevention and Prescription Options

Opioid-induced constipation affects up to 95% of chronic opioid users. Unlike regular constipation, it requires specific treatments like PAMORAs and osmotic laxatives-not fiber. Learn what actually works and how to talk to your doctor about it.