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Meds make my tummy hurt

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Has anyone else been prescribed duloxitine?ive been on it for a month and its making my constapation even worse than normal.im also on pregablin too and combined they help the pain but leave me thirsty,dry mouthed and constipated!anyone else had these probs with these meds?

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I take both of those med & I suffer the same as you. It's one of those things it helps the pain but I have got used to the side affects x

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Malwimmy27

I take duloxetine and am constipated. Have you tried lactulose? It may help ease the constipation. Perhaps you're GP might be able to help with this. I know you're supposed to drink plenty of water to ease it, and I know I don't drink enough always, but find it difficult to drink if not thirsty.

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