American health & drug benefits
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Am Health Drug Benefits · Apr 2017
Comparing Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among Medicaid-Insured Patients with Chronic Noncancer Pain with and without Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Retrospective Analysis.
Constipation is a common adverse effect of opioid use and has been associated with increased healthcare utilization and costs among patients receiving opioids for pain management. ⋯ Among Medicaid enrollees who receive opioids for chronic noncancer pain, constipation is associated with increased all-cause healthcare utilization and costs.