Sort Out OTC and Rx Options for Constipation

January 2023

You’ll need a practical approach to treating constipation in adults and kids...among the oodles of OTC and Rx options.

Start by identifying constipation-causing meds...anticholinergics, calcium or iron, opioids, etc.

Also focus on adequate fluids, fibre, and physical activity.

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Table of Contents

Obesity & Weight Loss Help Your Patients Manage Obesity
Pediatrics Be Alert for Anxiety and Depression in Kids
Insulin Prepare for More Insulin Biosimilars
Oral Health Discourage Med Changes Before Dental Procedures
Diabetes Evaluate Treatments for Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Heart Failure Help Patients Get to Goal With Heart Failure Meds
Constipation Sort Out OTC and Rx Options for Constipation
Practice Be Aware of Tools to Support Shared Decision-Making
Med Safety Ensure Safety With Antiseizure Meds