Receta Let’s Have the “Constipation Conversation”: Tips for Talking to Your Health Care Provider about Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)

By Brett Snodgrass, NP

March 21, 2016

Constipated from your opioid pain medication? You’re not the only one. Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is one of the most common side effects of opioid therapy. Caused by prescription opioid pain medication, it’s a unique kind of constipation. But even though it may not necessarily be the most comfortable topic of conversation, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about, given that many people may struggle with this condition. The key is to talk about it. Check out the tips below on how to have the OIC “Constipation Conversation” with your health care provider.

It is important to talk about opioid-induced constipation, or OIC, with your health care provider. You should not be silent…