Medication queries

[lgf151t]

Hi all, first time on forum, just to say I'm end stage COPD and use oramorph up to four times 2.5ml daily but often may only use twice daily depending on how im doing, it can be very helpful but there is only so much it can do as with lorazepam which I use some days in small doses,i have to use laxitive as constipation can be a problem with such meds,

[HungryHufflepuff]

Hello and welcome 👍

[wheezybronch]

Welcome. I am sorry for your prognosis. I hope that you have an experienced consultant who advises you, there are many ways in which you can relieve your symptoms. Any painkillers will increase fatigue and may cause you to feel unable to move. I wish you the very best.

[sassy59]

Welcome to the forum. Xxx

[Hidden]

Everytime I go to pick up my opiate painkillers the pharmacist feels compelled to address the constipation issue. Yet, I’m never constipated. Quite the opposite as the leflunimide I’m taking seems to alleviate the constipation and most of the time I have diarrhea.

[Lemon7 in reply to Hidden]

Have you explained to the pharmacist to have their advice and knowledge about having the opposite to constipation on your medications.

[Hidden]

I find it rather embarrassing to be in a line at my local Walmart pharmacy discussing my poop period. Leflunimide I was told is a chemo drug and would result in the runs......haha

[lgf151t]

Thanks all, constipation not big prob as such but do get a little so try to make sure I keep on top of it as i have known others who have suffered really badly.

[Shirleyj]

Welcome to the forum x