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| * Constipation is only an emergency if there is impaction with large fecaloma (bacterial translocation, mucosal ischemia) | * Constipation is only an emergency if there is impaction with large fecaloma (bacterial translocation, mucosal ischemia) | ||
| - | ==== Treatment ==== | + | == Treatment == |
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| See main article: **[[meds:antipsychotics:constipation|]]** | See main article: **[[meds:antipsychotics:constipation|]]** | ||
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| - | Lactulose (30cc PO can give BID) or PEG 3350 (17g PO) are most effective. Never use docusate sodium (//Colace//), it is not an effective drug! | + | * Lactulose (30cc PO can give BID) or PEG 3350 (17g PO) are most effective. Never use docusate sodium (//Colace//), it is not an effective drug! |
| ===== Seizures ===== | ===== Seizures ===== | ||