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(2,969 posts)Specific opioid medications that have been reported to cause flatulence as a side effect include:
Morphine
Oxycodone (e.g. OxyContin, Percocet)
Hydrocodone (e.g. Vicodin, Norco)
Codeine
Tramadol
This side effect may be more common with long-term opioid use rather than short-term. Patients taking opioids who experience problematic gas or bloating should discuss it with their doctor, as adjustments to the medication regimen or additional interventions may help.
There are a few prescription medications used to treat mood disorders like depression and anxiety that can potentially cause increased flatulence or gas as a side effect:
Antidepressants:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - Medications like fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil) have been reported to cause gas and bloating in some patients.
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) - Drugs in this class, such as duloxetine (Cymbalta) and venlafaxine (Effexor), can also potentially lead to increased flatulence.
Benzodiazepines:
Medications like alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), and lorazepam (Ativan) used to treat anxiety may cause gas and bloating in some individuals.
Mood stabilizers:
Certain anticonvulsant drugs used as mood stabilizers, such as valproic acid (Depakote), have been associated with flatulence as a side effect.
The exact mechanisms by which these psychiatric medications can contribute to increased gas and flatulence are not fully clear, but they likely involve disruptions to normal gastrointestinal function and motility.