instance Medications for Constipation, Chronic Health Guide Care Notes Medication List Encyclopedia Q & A More What is Constipation, Chronic: Chronic Constipation is a long term condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or incomplete. Medications to treat Constipation, Chronic The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - laxatives (16) - antigout agents (1) - chloride channel activators (2) - peripheral opioid receptor antagonists (4) - guanylate cyclase-C agonists (2) Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics Drug name Rx / OTC Preg nancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity Linzess Rx C N 267 reviews 7.0 Generic name: linaclotide systemic Drug class: guanylate cyclase-C agonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Amitiza Rx C N 113 reviews 6.0 Generic name: lubiprostone systemic Drug class: chloride channel activators For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information lactulose Rx B N 26 reviews 9.0 Generic name: lactulose systemic Brand names: Generlac, Enulose, Constulose, Kristalose Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Generlac Rx B N 2 reviews 9.0 Generic name: lactulose systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Enulose Rx B N Add review 10 Generic name: lactulose systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Relistor Rx B N 2 reviews 4.0 Generic name: methylnaltrexone systemic Drug class: peripheral opioid receptor antagonists For consumers: dosage , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information GoLYTELY Rx C N 3 reviews 9.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes Rx C N 11 reviews 8.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Brand names: GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, GaviLyte-N, Colyte, GaviLyte-C, GaviLyte-G, NuLYTELY, Suclear, TriLyte Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information Constulose Rx B N 1 review 10 Generic name: lactulose systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Kristalose Rx B N Add review Rate Generic name: lactulose systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information linaclotide Rx C N 272 reviews 7.0 Generic name: linaclotide systemic Brand name: Linzess Drug class: guanylate cyclase-C agonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph colchicine Off Label Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: colchicine systemic Drug class: antigout agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes lubiprostone Rx C N 116 reviews 6.0 Generic name: lubiprostone systemic Brand name: Amitiza Drug class: chloride channel activators For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph MoviPrep Rx C N 3 reviews 7.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Movantik Rx C N 3 reviews 1.0 Generic name: naloxegol systemic Drug class: peripheral opioid receptor antagonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information PEG-3350 with Electolytes Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects GaviLyte-N Rx C N 1 review 10 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information methylnaltrexone Rx B N 2 reviews 4.0 Generic name: methylnaltrexone systemic Brand name: Relistor Drug class: peripheral opioid receptor antagonists For consumers: dosage , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Colyte Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information GaviLyte-C Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information GaviLyte-G Rx C N 1 review 9.0 Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information NuLYTELY Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Suclear Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information TriLyte Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes systemic Drug class: laxatives For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information naloxegol Rx C N 3 reviews 1.0 Generic name: naloxegol systemic Brand name: Movantik Drug class: peripheral opioid receptor antagonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph Alternative treatments for Constipation, Chronic The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Constipation, Chronic. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Constipation, Chronic. Dong quai Legend Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. Prescription Only / Over the Counter Rx Prescription Only OTC Over the Counter Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter Pregnancy A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. N FDA has not classified the drug. Controlled Substances Act Schedule N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. 1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. 3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. 5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. Alcohol X Interacts with Alcohol. Browse Drugs by Condition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z} Latest FDA Approvals for Constipation, Chronic Trulance Linzess Amitiza Help and Support Looking for answers? Ask a question or go join the constipation - chronic support group to connect with others who have similar interests.} } is extremely
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