Does long-term usage of narcotics cause increased gas (flatulence)?!
Question: Does long-term usage of narcotics cause increased gas (flatulence)?
If so, why? And what can be done to minimize this effect?
Answers:
Narcotic pain meds(Opiates) slow down the activity of the colon--they slow peristalsis. This in turn allows bacteria to amass creating gas and many times constipation too.
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