Movantik for Opioid-Induced Constipation User Reviews (Page 4)
Movantik has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 85 reviews for the treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation. 45% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 39% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Movantik
- JIM
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 13, 2024
"I am taking 60mg Morphine ER with another 30mg IR as needed. I was doing well with OTC 24.8mg Sennosides with 150mg Docusate at 5:00 PM and getting up 2 hours prior to leaving the house. It was rare for me to not have a BM unless I forgot to take my laxative, in which case I increased my dosage by 33% the next day. I told my pain doctor this in case other patients might wish to try my method. She informed me that while it was cool that I monitored myself closely, general laxatives such as these were meant for occasional rather than daily use and could be addictive. We have great trust towards one another since my philosophy is that a doctor cannot properly treat me if I'm not open with them. She told me about Movantik and that it blocks the opiates' attachment to receptors in the stomach. I had cramps on day 1, but since then no problems as I followed the directions exactly. A perfect 10. Ooh Rah."
- Kind...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 1, 2017
"My Gastroenterologist put me on Movantek 1 time a day for OIC. This is day 5 and I've been to the bathroom 3 times. Ugh! I was hoping this was going to be the "magic bullet" I've been searching for. I've tried EVERY stool softener, laxative out there from the cheapest to the most expensive, including enemas & suppositories. To my dismay this isn't working well. When I do have a bowel movement it's a couple hard balls. Nothing complete or simple. I STILL have to strain and lucky to go 3 times a month!! I just had a hysterectomy and no straining allowed. So, back to searching. I have NOT and will NOT have withdrawal symptoms due to the fact it works in the gut NOT the brain and it will NOT block your opioid pain meds from working. 51 yo fem."
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- moons...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 19, 2017
"Just started it Was using colace and prune juice. Worked better for me. Have not gone to the bathroom in two days. Will call my doctor and let him know. Feels like I have to go but can't. What a pain."
- cvdixon
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 21, 2022
"When I asked my doctor for help with my opioid-induced constipation she originally called in Relistor, my insurance flat out refused to cover it without me trying movantik first, at first it didn't do anything much, I had her increase the strength and that did the trick, and within a day or two I finally went to the bathroom. While I do not use the bathroom every day I am using it every other day, which is a big improvement. Whereas before I could go a week without using it, and I was miserable, I would recommend this medication. I suggest that you give it a try. It may take a while for it to start working and it might also require a higher dose. It has been a lifesaver for me."
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- Kdmedic
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 29, 2021
"Paramedic injured on the job in 2003, I've been diagnosed with 8 herniated disc, 2 torn rotator cuffs. MOVANTIC DID cause withdrawal from my max dose of 60mg Oxycodone 15mg 4x day) MDs and pain management Stat due to pain related to my injuries I will be on opioids the rest of my life. With that said, my constipation has gotten worse requiring a Fleet for every BM. June 22nd the fleet stopped working. So I had to use Magnesium Citrate everyday. Went to GI doctor July 27th 2021 diagnosed with O I C , I was given sample of MOVANTIC. I took a pill at lunchtime and 4 hours later I had a Norma soft BM, 2hrs later I had a second BM with no fleet use. I can't do withdrawal and pain of 10/10 every day so it will be every few days. I can't pay the $500 a month for an O I C medication and I can't walk when detoxed (2X) so I suffer for doing my job, as I'm not a drug abuser."
- John
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 9, 2022
"I been on oxys for almost a year now and started to have major constipation, tried every laxative too, some help but they told me "it's not good to be taking laxatives everyday due to how hard it is on kidneys." So she put me on movantik and it work in the first hour, but have stomach cramps and spasms and the effects from my medication is not effective even tho I took two 15s of oxys. It feels like I'm starting to withdrawal a Lil bit. Praying it gets better tomorrow but at least I poop my guts out, I should be good for the few days. Good luck everybody pray all works out good for you guys. There's just gotta be another way."
- Joe
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 29, 2022
"Hi I'm 80 years old I have the first time I used the whole pill which gave me diarrhea right after 3 days later I cut the pill in half and it worked well gave me a bowel movement an hour. I take a half a pill every 3 days and a half hours later to 2 hours I have a bowel movement no problems thereafter and I have no complaints"
- Erin
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 21, 2021
"I just started using Movantik a week ago and this is a miracle drug! It started working the 2nd day. I was taking Trulance for 2 years when it stopped working. I'm very impressed with Movantik. I've struggled with constipation since I was young."
- 87...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 5, 2024
"I've been on an Opioid Patch since 2017 for a back with 6 screws in it plus another stenosis just below that repair. Constant constipation combined with a lousy pain management office have given me fits. Finally, a new office opened in my area! She has been wonderful. The history reported by the first pain Dr. was wrong, so she almost didn't try the one that works; we went through several others. I've only been on Movantik for 5 days, and I worry that it will stop working. I've had bad times; one time I was so blocked up they had to do manual evacuations, so painful. Then I bit the bullet and tried the SUPER expensive med. That didn't work. Movantik 12.5 didn't, but 25 mg did work the very first day. I am so thankful. No appointment for 3 weeks, and I'm wondering if I should take every other day so my body doesn't get used to it, and I go back to having those awful problems. I have minor withdrawal symptoms, but manageable and so much better than being blocked up."
- Chief
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 7, 2019
"works great 80% of the time the other 20% does nothing."
- Gram
- December 8, 2019
"The first one I took made me sick and I vomited. I waited a couple of days and tried another one and the same thing happened, so I will not be taking any more. I reported this to my Dr."
- NashV...
- September 20, 2019
"This medication works great for me as I am on maintenance Suboxone. I chew gummy fibers too. They aren’t spectacular stools but if I don’t take this stuff I have immovable boulders."
- Heffea
- April 11, 2017
"just wondering why sometimes it works and other times it doesn't. I don't get it, does that mean there is nothing there or what? It worries me. There has to be a reason ."
- BH RON
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 31, 2017
"Another big pharma money grab. Want some relief, drink lots of water, get some exercise, eat food high in fiber."
- Dogwood
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 29, 2021
"Caused severe stomach pain and diarrhea"
- Gfdth
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 30, 2019
"Constant stomach pain and cramps and it doesn't even work! Still backed up on the highest dose and feel like garbage! Headache that won't quit for days."
- Bill
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2021
"Took 1 pill of Movantik for opioid constipation, Movantik almost immediately took away the Opioid pain relief effect of the Opioid. I continued using linzess. With no side effects ."
- IanMi...
- October 4, 2017
"Third day on Movantik. No difference at all. Does it take a while for it to begin working? I wouldn’t see why? Disappointed!"
- Will
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 23, 2020
"Having problems with this medication ."
- Fasty...
- July 16, 2017
"Just took my first Movantik pill 25 mins ago. Nothing yet I will update."
- Anonymous
- March 18, 2022
"Took half worked well so far no problems Third day trying going for a half a pill again I hope it will still be good"
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"Last year I had both my hips replaced (at 2 separate times) and was prescribed opioids. Within days I had horrible constipation, tried the over the counters first suggested by my surgeon with no relief. I addressed this with my surgeon during my followup visit and asked him about Movantik, I remember seeing the commercial. He stated that he never heard of it before, looked it up and gave me a script. Took Movantik the next morning by that evening I had my first bowel moment and felt so much better. I did experience a little cramping but I would take that over the constipation any day. Was only on my opoid for two weeks so stopped the Movantik at the same time. I was just shocked how my surgeon had never heard of Movantik before."