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Vicoprofen and Constipation: What Users Say

Constipation: mentioned by 6 users (13.3%)

Based on user experiences from 45 Vicoprofen reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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constipation 13.3%
vomiting 11.1%
sick 6.7%

Reviews for Vicoprofen

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ano...
  • May 12, 2011

For Pain "I've been using Vicoprofen for more than 3 years. I take 3 per day for the pain of fibromyalgia and also lingering pain from having had the kneecap dislocated due to a fall. Most of the time, I take it on an empty stomach with no problem. Also, I've never had weight gain because of it or constipation. I have normal daily bowel movements. I can function at a higher than normal level. No problems for me taking Vicoprofen."

10 / 10
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  • Izz...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 23, 2020

For Pain "The best medication for severe pain of all sorts. Lasts for a long time, so you don't have to take it as frequently. Doesn't hurt your stomach, doesn't make you lightheaded, doesn't cause constipation. I don't understand why this isn't prescribed more frequently than the popular alternatives. If you're ever unfortunate enough to need pain relievers, give this one a try."

10 / 10
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  • gmR...
  • October 17, 2009

For Pain "I was prescribed Vicoprofen after I had some wisdom teeth surgically removed. I have to admit, it worked great. I was in some serious pain and could tell exactly the minute it started to wear off. But as soon as I took another, the pain was gone within minutes. I can see where it would be habit-forming, as it does give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Kind of euphoric, I guess. Just be careful and only allow yourself to take it when you really need it. My only complaint is... yes... it does leave you a little constipated for a day or so after you've used it. Get yourself some Dulcolax or something if you're going to be on it for any prolonged period of time."

9 / 10
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  • Jek...
  • April 22, 2012

For Pain "It is amazing pain relief. I built a tolerance so quickly! I could take 1 and feel so much better, and soon it was one and a half 7.5s, and weeks later two 7.5s. The Lidoderm patch and TENS unit helped some, but you feel like you need the medicine, so very easy to convince your body that you NEED it. Gained 10 lbs. After 3 years and some physical therapy plus Neurontin. My PM doctor switched me to Nucynta. No tolerance to that yet! They have injected my intercostal nerves with cortisone to see if it was nerve damage from the back-to-back pregnancies. Constipation has been horrible. I need two Vicoprofen 10s every 8 hours, but oh well. Some relief is nice."

8 / 10
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  • Pau...
  • June 14, 2022

For Pain "I’ve been taking Vicoprofen for about 10 years now. I take it three times a week, sometimes once a day. It takes away all my pain with the drop foot and any other pain that I have. It is the best pill out there, and I don’t get constipated, and I’m not addicted to it. When I don’t want to take it, I just take an ibuprofen."

10 / 10
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  • VCf...
  • March 25, 2011

For Pain "Very effective medicine. I got 4 wisdom teeth extracted and was prescribed it. Took a while before it kicked in, but when it did, my pain was completely gone. Lasted about 3 or 4 hours. I didn't experience many side effects, other than slight constipation and a small sense of dizziness. I slept perfectly fine while on it."

9 / 10
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