Constipation Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Medication Guide (Nur155)
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Constipation - Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Medication Guide
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Constipation is the condition of being unable to easily release 
solid waste from your body 
: the condition of being unable to have a bowel 
movement easily. 
Many common prescription and OTC medications can cause 
constipation. 
For example: 
Aluminium containing antacids 
Antispasmodics (e.g. dicycloverine, mebeverine, peppermint oil) 
Diuretics (e.g. furosemide) 
Antihypertensive drugs (e.g. clonidine, methyldopa, propranolol, verapamil) 
Sedating antihistamines (e.g. chlorphenamine, prometh...
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