Oprah Winfrey says she had one big main side effect from taking a GLP-1 weight-loss drug: constipation. She reveals the ...

Because nausea and constipation are common side effects of GLP-1s (the class of drug that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and ...

Vowst (fecal microbiota spores, live-brpk) is a brand-name oral capsule that’s prescribed to help prevent Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection returning after antibiotic treatment in certain ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Stimulant laxatives like senna and bisacodyl tablets generally take ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name powder that’s mixed into a beverage and taken by mouth. It’s available over the counter and can be used for constipation or before a colonoscopy as a ...

Imodium (loperamide) is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to relieve diarrhea in adults and some children. Imodium can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...

Poor appetite, difficulty eating, or treatment-related nausea and reduced fibre intake can also induce constipation. Even ...