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Many painkillers are depressants. Along with relieving pain, they depress, or slow down normal body functions- including eliminating wastes.

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Q: Why do pain killers cause constipation?
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What drug causes pain reduction euphoria and constipation?

While most narcotic pain killers (opiates or opioids) cause pain reduction, euphoria (feeling "high") and constipation, the euphoria tends to wear off more quickly than the pain relieving effects do. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to see which laxative they recommend while on the pain meds if the constipation continues. But sometimes, after being on pain meds for a while, the body adjusts to the side effects, which may spontaneously decrease or even stop completely.


Does constipation cause pain in waist neck and knees?

No not normally


Can back pain cause lack of bowel movement?

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A late period is not a side effect from anesthetic dental injection or pain killers.


What pain medications don't cause constipation?

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Will pain medication cause urinary problems?

Yes, narcotic pain medicine is known to cause urinary retention as well as constipation.


What are pscychological effects of pain killers?

Painkillers can cause psychological effects such as drowsiness, confusion, and mood changes, including feelings of euphoria or dysphoria. These effects can impact a person's concentration, decision-making, and emotional well-being. In some cases, long-term use or misuse of painkillers can lead to addiction and changes in brain function.


What can 50 pain killers do to you?

Possibly cause an overdoes, depending on whether their narcotics or not?


What are killers?

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Can alaxan can cause miscarriage?

No pain killers generally don't cause miscarriages but they can cause fetal damage. If you look for an abortion this is not the way.


What causes left sided pain and constipation?

There are several things that may cause left sided pain and constipation. Some of the common causes include gynecological issues, gastrointestinal causes and much more.


Can constipation or excess gas cause pain when sitting?

Absolutely. Constipation and gas or stool with air fluid level, is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain in cases presenting to emergency rooms.