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Can Narcotic Pain Medications Cause Problems With Swallowing?
I have been on Vicodin for about 4 months, and last week my doctor changed my prescription to Oxycodone. For the past month or two I have found that swallowing has become difficult. I can swallow, but some of the food tends to get stuck at the back of my throat requiring me to take a drink to get it down.
I never used to have this problem and I am wondering if it could be a side effect of the heavy narcotics?
4 Answers
- ?Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
You have limited saliva which is a side effect of many different drugs.
You need to always have liquid nearby when you eat. You may need to get oral balance moisturizer for your mouth in extreme cases.
It's not a problem with the muscles swallowing as you describe, it's that the throat is completely dry and as you chew the saliva doesnt' mix with the food.
- 1 decade ago
It can cause trouble swallowing but it is a rare side effect id go to the doctor asap
Source(s): common sense - Anonymous1 decade ago
I have been on oxycodone for about 1 year now and i haven't noticed a problem,i would talk to your doc.
- 1 decade ago
Oh for sure!
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