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Old 20th, July 2008, 07:14 PM
Teethlai Teethlai is offline
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Default Re: Opioids and constipation

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Originally Posted by Steve G View Post
BNF also states that tramadol is less likely to cause constipation than opioids. However, tramadol is a bit of an odd drug - some patients love it and think its the best thing ever, others can't stand it at all. I have heard tramadol described as an emetic which has analgesic side effects.
Interesting! Never heard of the emetics bit! How does it work exactly?
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