Medications (drugs) causing constipation

Medication causing constipation is one of the major clinical problems. There are many drugs/medications which can cause constipation. The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Constipation as a symptom.

Analgesics ,Anticholinergics, Antihistamines, Antispasmodics, Antidepressants, Antipsychotics Cation-containing agents, Iron supplements, Aluminum (antacids, sucralfate) ,Neurally active agents, Opiates, Antihypertensives ,Ganglionic blockers, Vinca alkaloids ,Calcium channel blockers, 5HT3 antagonists,Acita with codeine

• Aluminium Carbonate
• Aluminium Hydroxide
• Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide
• Amantadine
• Amantadine Hydrochloride
Beta blockers
• Calcium
• Calcium Acetate
• Calcium Glubionate
• Calcium Lactate
• Calcium Sandoz (1000)
• Calcium supplements

Some combinations of medications/drugs can also induce constipation. When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Constipation as a symptom.

• Amitriptyline (Elavil) and Bupropion (Wellbutrin) interaction
• Amitriptyline (Elavil) and Cimetidine (Tagamet) interaction
• Amitriptyline (Elavil) and Cinacalcet (Sensipar) interaction
• Amitriptyline (Elavil) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) interaction
• Amitriptyline (Elavil) and Duloxetine (Cymbalta) interaction
• Amitriptyline (Elavil) and Fluoxetin (Prozac) interaction
• Codeine Contin (timed release) and Atropinelike drug interaction
• Codone and Atropinelike Drug interaction
• Imipramine (Tofranil) and Paroxetine (Paxil) interaction
• Imipramine (Tofranil) and Propafenone (Rythmol) interaction
• Imipramine (Tofranil) and Propoxyphene (Darvon) interaction
• Imipramine (Tofranil) and Quinidine (Quinidex) interaction
• Imipramine (Tofranil) and Ritonavir (Norvir) interaction