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Severe Constipation Cures

Two meds may help chronic constipation

October 03, 2008
Two medications may offer hope to people who suffer from severe constipation. In one study, patients who suffered from severe constipation caused by inadequate nerve function were helped by the drug prucalopride. And in a second study, patients who had opioid-induced constipation responded well to the drug methylnaltrexone (Relistor). The trial was one of two studies that led to approval of the drug, which is given by injection, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month. Read more »

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How to Manage MS-Related Bowel Dysfunction
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...reported by approximately 60% of MS patients.  Both constipation and involuntary bowel... Read more »

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Acid Reflux Triggers: How to avoid those things that bring on the burn.
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Food Allergies Illnesses that cause sinus drainage Constipation   Constipation is an... Read more »

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Restricted Use of Zelnorm Permitted by FDA
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...(IND) protocol to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic... Read more »

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Our Story: Melina & Acid Reflux
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...Melina's screaming seemed to lessen and her chronic constipation was less frequent.  There were... Read more »

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Everybody Poops
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...for days!"  Yes indeed I am about to talk about constipation.  While a person having MS can... Read more »

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Side Effects of Antidepressants
...aggression and impulsiveness. Side Effects of Tricyclic Antidepressants•    Dry Mouth•    Constipation•    Difficulty urinating•    Sexual Problems•    Blurred... Read more »
Anterior vaginal wall repair
...require lifting or straining. You may need to take stool softeners or gentle laxatives to prevent constipation and straining with bowel movements. Your doctor may recommend that you avoid sexual... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
...ovarian cancer can include:   Exhaustion or fatigueNauseaBack painPain during sexConstipationMenstrual changes   These symptoms are less common and are associated with... Read more »
The Risk of Neuropathy for Diabetics
...blur, and falling blood pressure can cause fainting or dizziness. Other symptoms include:Diarrhea Constipation Abdominal bloating Feeling full after eating very little Nausea or vomiting after... Read more »
Botulism
...to respiratory failure Temporary lack of breathing No fever, usually In infants: ConstipationWeakness, loss of muscle toneWeak cryPoor feeding and weak suckingRespiratory... Read more »

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...(MOR-feen SUL-fate) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness,... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (dar-e-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, stomach upset,... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (soul-lee-fen-A-sin) Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, stomach upset, stomach... Read more »

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... Side Effects This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these... Read more »

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...eyes, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, unusual... Read more »

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