Oxycodone and Constipation: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• June 13, 2011

Oxycodone for Pain "This medication is the only one out of so many that has been prescribed over all the years that I have suffered with my condition. (Severe degenerative bone disease, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, etc.) The negative effect I experience is constipation, for which I use Benefiber."

• Bob...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 13, 2018

For Chronic Pain "The oxycodone works fine. I was given MS Contin, but the things it does to my body and the tiny bit of relief it gave me was not worth the constipation - sitting on the throne for an hour in tears is no fun. The oxycodone never did it, but my state seems to have this problem of running out of pills, and the pharmacy will make you wait 3-4 days to get your Rx filled IF they will fill it. CVS has banned any of my doctors' RXs because of one bad apple that my doctor kicked out. Now there are only a few places that will fill my Rx."

• Ted...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2014

For Chronic Pain "Seems to help pain due to prostate cancer fairly well. As long as it's taken every 4-6 hours as directed. If a dose is taken too late, breakthrough pain seems to occur at the end of hour 3. Do not double a dose unless directed by your doctor. Only some mild constipation to report. Daily activities seem to have improved since taking this medication. Can get out and walk with 'less' pain. Also, do not feel like I'm 'medicated' or 'under the influence' in any way, like with many other medications. Although, as a precaution, I would not operate a vehicle for liability purposes, unless absolutely necessary."

• New...
• March 31, 2019

For Pain "Stay away from this drug. I've been on Targin 10/5 for 6 months now. I was taking 3 tablets per 24-hour period and sometimes 4. At first, it took the edge off, but I found over the next few months I needed more. In doing this, I felt like rubbish. Dizzy, vertigo, depression, constipation, and absolutely no sex drive, no patience, frustration is another con. Losing appetite, sleeping is a chore. At the moment, I am taking half a tablet morning and night, and the effects are really playing with my mind. It's been 2 days now, and the thoughts of suicide are always there. Even friends have noticed the difference in my life, for the worst, I can't stop shaking. Eating is a chore, this drug is so addictive. I would rather be in pain than continue taking Targin. It has ruined my life."

• Dib...
• October 16, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Bone-on-bone left shoulder along with a torn rotator cuff. Dr. has upped my dosage to 4 x 10 mg daily. I have been taking 5 x 10 mg daily for the pain. I’m a 310-pound, 59-year-old man, so the oxycodone lasts for about 4.0 to 4.5 hours before it wears off. It certainly helps with the pain, but does not totally get rid of it. Yes, I would endorse this product for pain management. It does give me a dry mouth along with the constipation."

• Spo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2017

For Pain "I used this during cancer treatment in 2015 to alleviate the sharp pain in my right lung (tumor). For the worst pain, I was taking 2 x 40 mg/day. I was able to wean myself off it after about 6 weeks, but now 2 years later, the cancer has become active again, so I'll take 20 mg to see how I go. It does cause constipation."

• its...
• January 24, 2010

For Pain "Great drug for severe pain, it gave me back the ability to function again. I had only 1 side effect: constipation, which was easily taken care of. A few words of caution: take as directed. Withdrawal is sheer agony and can come on quickly, it happens to me with 1 missed dose in about 6 hours or so."

• thu...
• December 16, 2010

For Pain "I had to go onto oxycodone as I became allergic to buprenorphine patches and reached the limit of how much morphine I could tolerate. With oxycodone, my pain relief is better than morphine, the migraines are still a problem but less 'sharp' than when I took morphine. As I live in England, I am able to take oxycodone as an extended-release drug called 'Targinact.' It is a combination of oxycodone but also naloxone, which eliminates the biggest problem with opiates... constipation. Targinact works amazingly well - I can take oxycodone in high doses but with no constipation. It is a shame that it isn't available in the US. Although it is more expensive than oxycodone, all my prescriptions are free thanks to our wonderful healthcare system."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 3, 2012

For Pain "My Rx is for 5 mg of oxycodone up to 4 times daily. I haven't needed it nearly that often and achieve excellent results (relief of pain) in about 30 minutes, lasting 6-8 hours. The one downside has been constipation."

• Anonymous
• June 3, 2009

For Pain "I have been taking oxycodone several times a day for the past 10 days because of severe pain related to shingles. To date, it has been totally ineffective in reducing the pain. In addition, it has resulted in constipation."

• Luc...
• June 11, 2016

Oxycodone for Pain "OxyContin allowed me to recover from cancer surgery without any complications. I did have some unpleasant side effects like constipation. But it was totally worth the pain relief I got from surgery."

• bos...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 14, 2016

For Chronic Pain "Oxycodone relieves 85% of my pain and 99% of my fatigue. Side effect: constipation is the only problem I have to deal with, otherwise, this drug works great. I've been taking it about eight years."

• jrf...
• May 9, 2015

Oxycodone for Chronic Pain "Some uncomfortable side effects, like constipation. Other than that, the drug does an okay job with my rheumatoid arthritis pain."

• wat...
• May 13, 2008

Oxycodone for Pain "I have been using OxyContin for approximately 5 years, without any major dramas. Some minor constipation in the beginning, but sorted that out fairly quickly."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2012

Oxycodone for Pain "Great pain relief ... but was like intestinal cement for me. Was continually constipated. Nothing helped this ... enemas, Miralax, Exlax. Was horrible."

• Anonymous
• December 9, 2009

For Pain "Itching near the head and constipation."

• dis...
• June 14, 2009

For Pain "Very bad constipation, even with one pill, but great pain relief for over 12 hours."