Medication-Related Constipation Relief
Many medications—especially opioid pain relievers, antidepressants, and blood pressure medications—cause constipation as a side effect. These products work alongside your prescriptions to maintain regularity.
Recommended Products
Colace Stool Softener
Gentle first-line defense against medication constipation
Why it helps:
Softens stool without stimulating bowels. Safe to use daily with most medications. Doesn't interfere with medication absorption. Often recommended by doctors for opioid-related constipation.
MiraLAX Osmotic Laxative
Works with water to restore natural movement
Why it helps:
Safe for long-term use with opioids and other medications. Doesn't interfere with medication absorption. Recommended by many doctors for medication-induced constipation.
Senokot Stimulant Laxative
Stronger option when others aren't enough
Why it helps:
Directly stimulates intestinal muscles when stool softeners and osmotic laxatives aren't sufficient. Use as needed for breakthrough constipation. Natural vegetable-based formula.
Magnesium Citrate
Natural mineral with multiple benefits
Why it helps:
Osmotic effect plus muscle relaxation. Many people on medications are magnesium-deficient. Helps with both constipation and muscle tension. Safe for most medications.
Medication-Related Relief Kit
Gentle, effective options for constipation caused by pain medications or other prescriptions. Comprehensive solution designed to work alongside your medications.
What's included:
- •Colace Stool Softener (100mg softgels (100 count))
- •MiraLAX Osmotic Laxative (30 doses (17.9 oz))
- •Senokot Natural Vegetable Laxative (8.6mg senna tablets (60 count))
- •Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium (100mg capsules (90 count))
- •NOW Foods Psyllium Husk Powder (12 oz powder)
Not recommended for: People with bowel obstruction (always consult your doctor first)
Common Constipating Medications
- • Opioid pain relievers (OxyContin, Vicodin, codeine, morphine)
- • Antidepressants (especially tricyclics like amitriptyline)
- • Blood pressure medications (calcium channel blockers)
- • Iron supplements (commonly cause constipation)
- • Antihistamines (Benadryl, allergy medications)
- • Antacids containing aluminum or calcium
- • Diuretics (can cause dehydration leading to constipation)
- • Anti-anxiety medications (some benzodiazepines)