This animation provides an overview of possible ways to manage and treat opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Your physician will probably ask about your diet and lifestyle and recommend non-prescription laxative medicines. If these do not work, they might prescribe a different pain medicine or a medicine to treat OIC. The animation describes lubiprostone, methylnaltrexone bromide, as well as medicines that block opioids in the digestive system, and alternative medicines to opioids. Tell your physician if you have constipation when taking opioid medicines. Your physician can help you find the best way to control pain and avoid constipation.

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