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How to deal with constipation with Gabapentin?
Good morning, please reply. I have been taking Gabapentin 3 x 0.3 for a week now. The most annoying side effect is constipation. Is there a chance that they will disappear with the time of taking the drug? I have to take the drug for a month; Will the intestinal perispice return to normal after this time? So far, I have not had problems with the intestines. Thank you!
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
Yes, peristalsis will return to normal after the end of Gabapentin therapy. According to the Summary of Product Characteristics, constipation is one of the most common side effects of Gabapentin: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/31736/gabapentin-teva-kapsulki/apteki It is worth consulting this issue with your doctor. Perhaps the specialist will decide to change the drug with a different composition. Please do not stop treatment or make any changes without seeking the advice of a specialist. Within the scope of his competence, the pharmacist may propose laxatives available without a prescription, e.g.: Boldaloin: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/13184/boldaloin-tabletki/apteki Forlax: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/30975/forlax-10-g-proszek-do-wytworzenia-plynu/apteki Glycerol suppositories: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/20837/czopki-glicerolowe-czopki/apteki?pvid=12133#internetowe The action and composition of individual drugs can be checked by clicking on the attached links on the gdziepolek.pl website, which also allows you to book them at the nearest pharmacy. It is also important to change eating habits. You should eat plenty of foods rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grain cereal products (bran, oats, flaxseed), green vegetables and legumes. Fruits, including plums and cherries, which are a source of fiber, can also help fight constipation. Fiber affects the acceleration of intestinal peristalsis, as well as increasing the mass of stool, due to the fact that it absorbs water and swells in the intestines. A diet rich in this ingredient allows you to reduce the occurrence of symptoms associated with bowel movements. It is worth gradually increasing the supply of fiber to avoid side effects, such as discomfort in the abdomen. When increasing its consumption, remember to drink plenty of water (at least 1.5 liters per day). The GdziePoLek.pl service also allows you to obtain a teleconsultation with a dietitian: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-dietetykiem