Question:
I take hydrocodone/apao elixir for my back pain. could this slow down my weigh lose?

and does it make you constapated    — icannie (posted on August 7, 2002)

August 7, 2002
Sounds like it could I know when i got into a car accident and i was put on that and I was on atkins at the time I noticed i platuaed big time but if you need it for the pain and your not living on it day to day. You should be ok maybe you should seek alternative pain meds. Or try seeking some holistic medicine.
   — sheri B.

August 7, 2002
It is definatly a constipating medication!! It also tends to slow down your system. You might want to try to cut down on it some or supliment with another med. Good Luck!!~
   — Sassy M.

August 7, 2002
I am 7 weeks post-op and have been on hydrocodone before and after the surgery, I am presently on it for the same thing, back pain. I have lost 57 pounds and have not noticed a decrease in weight lose. Also, it did constipate me once, and I took milk of mag and have not had a problem since.
   — Susan B.

August 7, 2002
Just imagine how you felt without the hydocodone. Youe MD must have you on that regime for a reason. Were you able to move around comfortably without that med? will you be able to take something else and still be able to move and exercise? Your surgeon will not encourage you to take NSAIDs because they will irritate your stomach and could cause bleeding much more now than before.57 pounds sounds great to me for 7 weeks post-op. Yes, all narcotics are constipating. Senna usually helps and colce.Good luck, be comfortable and exercise.The weight will come off and your back will feel better if you are able to strengthen the muscles and exercise while you are losing!
   — Ellen H.

August 8, 2002
I also take lortab (hydrocodone) daily for chronic pain. It has not slowed my weight loss down I dont think as I am 6 1/2 months out and within 20 pounds from goal. I told my surgeon before my RNY surgery that I would be on this and stronger meds for life as I have neuropathy. He and my pain managment doc both agreed that it would be no problem. It does sometimes cause constipation and MOM does wonders.
   — Melody F.