Summary Constipation - Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Medication Guide

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, promethazine) Opioid analgesics (e.g. codeine, dihydrocodeine, morphine, tramadol) Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline, dosulepin, imipramine) Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (e.g. moclobemide, phenelzine) Antipsychotics (e.g. amisulpride, chlorpromazine, clozapine) Antiparkinson drugs