What do the new AGA guidelines recommend for opioid-induced constipation?
The Journal of Family Practice. 2020 January;69(1):audio
December 19, 2019|Family Medicine
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New guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommend that patients try traditional laxatives first to combat opioid-induced constipation. But what should you do if that approach fails? Dr. Campos-Outcalt succinctly summarizes the AGA’s recommended next steps.
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