Discussions tagged “Opioid Pain”

I've been prescribed Symproic (naldemedine) to manage constipation from my opioid pain medication. It's been a life saver. I've had to deal with a lot of painkillers after an injury and constipation was a huge problem. My doctor recommended Symproic, and it has made a world of a difference. This is the first time I've heard about it. How many people have tried it? Did you know it works by blocking the effects of opioids specifically in the gut? Opioid-induced constipation is a serious side effect, and I finally have a solution. However, I do worry about the potential side effects and anything I can look out for.