Medicines That Can Cause Constipation
Topic Overview
Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause
constipation. Examples include:
- Antacids.
- Antidepressants.
- Some
blood pressure medicines.
- Cold medicines
(antihistamines).
- Calcium and iron
supplements.
- Narcotic pain medicines.
If you think that the constipation is caused by a medicine:
- For prescription medicines, call the doctor who prescribed it to see whether you or your child should stop taking the
medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be
needed.
- For nonprescription medicines, stop using the medicine.
Call your doctor if you feel that you or your child still needs to take the
medicine.
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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David Messenger, MD |
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Last Revised
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August 2, 2012 |
Last Revised:
August 2, 2012