Medicines that Cause CONSTIPATION (Do you take one?)

There is a long list of medications that can cause constipation, are you taking one? Doctors often forget that constipation can be a side effect of the medicine you are taking, and thus don't warn you. Many people think their constipation is caused by something else, never thinking their daily medication could be the cause.

Meds that can cause constipation:
-- Antihistamines: most brands
-- Antacids containing Aluminum or Calcium
-- Opioid pain meds: all of them
-- Blood Pressure meds: Diuretics, beta-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers
-- Tricyclic Antidepressants
-- Urinary Incontinence meds
-- NSAIDS: most brands
-- Birth Control Pills: many brands

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[holaramirez]

Great information, shared with immediate family members who suffer of constipation.👍🏼

[NaseemMatteson]

So this video is on point! Thank you. I'm so glad I have found you. Feel bad that in the past our parents/ doctors never knew any of this... as they raised us eating crapp and fixing issues with medications!!! ❤

[lauratrahan]

Have no choice, have chronic constipation from two hip breaks, bthank God for my pain specialist. I am trying different laxatives for op-eds. Thank you!

[thabisign]

I’m shocked, I have extreme period pains and serve constipation. I’ve been taking pain killers every month with codeine phosphate for a decade and didn’t know it causes constipation. The same doctor that prescribed this knows I have chronic constipation.

[KETODiamond]

Medications just do all sorts of things to the body.

[rmguest]

Another one that can be added to the list is Benzodiazepines. I had chronic constipation that manifested as a withdrawal symptom for nearly 2 years following tapering off Ativan.

[katiepayne]

6 weeks ago I went cold turkey off Reactine (cetirizine, zyrtec) after 5 years of daily use. Once the worst of the withdrawals ended, I quickly realized how many side effects I'd had the whole time. I had terrible bowel problems on that med and I blamed my health! Now my IBS issues seem to be clearing up themselves.

[laurencetitusoates]

I found this out with Tramadol and pregabalin, nightmare!

[kidstoysdrawings]

I have constipation since I start taking anti histamine, oh boy thank you for this information

[BajaGirl]

I for one haven’t trusted doctors for over 40 years. When I see family members on tons of medications, and take them because they believe their doctors, I just want to spit! I love doctors like yourself and other doctors who broke out of their molds and really look at different research. I have known doctors get their pockets lined by big pharmaceutical companies, and which many people die from every year. We are just cattle to them and it’s about time we take our health into our own hands, and if needed get help from doctors like yourself. It’s going to all change very soon. In the meantime I have to talk, again, to my husband about his different medications and first have him get at least 50 lbs off, then he probably won’t need anything he is on. Oh and on another subject you talk about is the Carnivore Diet. I need to get more educated on it, only so I can explain it to anyone I talk with. I’m getting huge resistance right now.

[sharonholmes]

Thank you! I am always learning something new from you!

[CAM-fqlv]

I broke my collarbone and was put on Tramadol, an opioid. The doctor didn't warn me. I had shockingly bad constipation. I was glad to go back to Ibuprofen, but then... more constipation. I prefer to just put up with the pain.

[Jan-onqb]

Most everything you mentioned also causes early Dementia too😔

[madenew]

Yes, my bp meds hctz cause me bloating, constipation, heart palpitations, and gastritis. I stop taking on my own and call my doctor and told her. All my symptoms have improved. It took 3 weeks. I am following up with my doctor to reevaluate what to do next.

[sandyelliott]

Can you discuss medicines that cause Osteoporosis ?

[lr-]

Dr. Berry! Can you please talk about people that had thyroidectomy done? How does that change our lives and if carnivore can help. Thanks!

[louisegraham]

And I was blaming it on The Carnivore diet too.... who’d have thought a beet-blocker could be the culprit 🥴. Thanks Dr. Berry

[regant.cameron]

THAT'S my answer 😁
I'm taking benadryl for hives related to an unprovoked bat incident and the rabies shots.
I'll load up on the magnesium again.
Thanks 👍😊

[cheryljohnson]

I was on oxycodone 10 mg. For my severe back pain due to spinal stenosis and degenerate disc. Was going to have to have a pain stimulator put in my back, Was so constipated I had to get prescription that cost over 300$. A month! Ridiculous.
I started keto / carnivore and in 3wks. Almost pain free. Still stiff some It took a few weeks for my bowels to work properly again but now I’m doing good. Also my inflammation has gone down incredibly fast. I’m new at this so I’ve cheated just a bit. But I could tell. My back aching again. Going right back to carnivore strict this time. Also I’ve lost 15 lbs in 6 wks.

[donpodlas]

Thanks doctor. I've been taking Hydroxyzine and Buspar for a few months now. Now I know why I'm having hard stools. Time to go back on the stool softeners. Thanks again Dr. Berry..