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In a survey* of 441 chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) patients on opioid therapy with OIC, 64% of patients reported trying OTC medications at the recommendation of their health care provider (HCP)2:
*A national, 1-week online survey sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals, in partnership with the US Pain Foundation and conducted by Wakefield Research, which surveyed 441 US adults, aged 18 years or older, who were living with CNCP, on opioid therapy, and suffering from OIC.2
OIC is caused by opioids binding to mu-opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, significantly slowing GI motility.8,9 Three effects that can contribute to OIC include:
Take a proactive approach to OIC by starting the conversation with your patients. These questions can help to identify OIC:
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