Incidence and Health Related Quality of Life of Opioid-Induced Constipation in Chronic Noncancer Pain Patients: A Prospective Multicentre Cohort Study.

Discussion: Constipation is a common adverse event among opioid users with major functional and quality of life impairment. These findings emphasise the need of OIC adequate assessment and management. PMID: 30112202 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30112202?dopt=Abstract

Source: Pain Research and Treatment - August 17, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Pain Res Treat Source Type: research