constipation

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In clinical trials, at least 20% of patients experienced nausea, constipation, diarrhea and vomiting, and between 5% and 10% of patients, depending on which dose they were taking, discontinued treatment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Between 40 and 70 percent of patients on these drugs report gastrointestinal adverse effects, like acid reflux, chronic diarrhea, and/or constipation.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

"My stomach became so swollen from chronic constipation and weight gain that when I looked in the mirror I was looking at someone I no longer recognised," Trish said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

At Tiny Health’s suggestion, Allen started giving her son probiotic supplements, which she said helped his constipation and sleeping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Finally, rigid with constipation, he boarded the bus to Macon.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison