Constipation in Opioid Users: Causes and Home Remedies for Relief

Partoclinic23 Apr, 2025Health

Constipation is one of the most common and frustrating side effects of opioid use, including substances like opium and methadone. Many people who rely on these drugs—either due to addiction or for pain management—struggle with hard, infrequent, or incomplete bowel movements. Unlike many other side effects, opioid-induced constipation (OIC) usually doesn’t improve over time with continued use, which makes it a persistent issue.