Opioid-Induced Constipation

On the HCPLive Opioid-Induced Constipation condition center page, resources on the topics of medical news and expert insight into OIC can be found. Content includes articles, interviews, videos, podcasts, and breaking news on opioid effects-related research, treatment, and drug development.

Release of 2016 CDC Guideline Associated With Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions

July 19, 2021

Article

Data show total amount of patients pre-guideline was 558,175 compared to 532,962 patients after the release of the guideline.

High-Dose Buprenorphine Induction for Opioid Use Disorder Safe, Effective Option

July 16, 2021

Article

Data show 3 life-threatening adverse events required intervention, but were unrelated to buprenorphine induction.

Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Increased from 2014 - 2018 Among Medicaid Enrollees

July 15, 2021

Article

Enrollees with OUD receiving medication treatment increased from 47.8% in 2014 to 57.1% in 2018

Higher Clinical Knowledge Scores Linked to Reduction in Opioid Prescriptions

July 07, 2021

Article

Physicians who performed well on ABIM examination less likely to prescribe opioids for back pain compared to physicians who did not perform well.

Coping After COVID: Dealing with Addiction During a Pandemic

June 28, 2021

Video

Dr. Robert Baillieu discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has specifically impacted patients dealing with addiction problems.

Unmet Needs in OIC Management

June 24, 2021

Video

Gerald Sacks, MD, and Fariborz Rezai, MD, FCCP FCCM, discuss unmet needs and the future treatment landscape in managing opioid-induced constipation.

Addressing Opioid-Induced Constipation With Patients

June 24, 2021

Video

Fariborz Rezai, MD, FCCP FCCM, comments on the importance of being proactive in addressing opioid-induced constipation early on with patients and shares advice for providers.

Ibuprofen Linked to Lower Pain Following Tooth Extraction in Pediatric Patients

June 23, 2021

Article

Data show pain scores were significantly lower in ibuprofen treatment group compared to acetaminophen.

No Significant Difference in Low-Back Pain Stratified Care Compared to Usual Care

June 20, 2021

Article

Patient-reported scores showed no overall differences across 3- and 12- month follow-up.

Patient Provider Communication for Managing OIC

June 17, 2021

Video

Gerald Sacks, MD, and Fariborz Rezai, MD, FCCP, FCCM, share their personal experience in approaching and openly communicating the management of opioid-induced constipation with patients.