Compare Relistor vs. Movantik
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats opioid-induced constipation.
When laxatives aren't enough, Relistor (methylnaltrexone) can help treat constipation caused by opioids without affecting opioid pain relief.
Relieves constipation caused by opioid pain relievers.
Movantik (naloxegol) is a good option for treating constipation due to the use of opioids. However, it can cause side effects that make you feel like you are going through opioid withdrawal.
Upsides
- Relistor (methylnaltrexone) relieves your constipation with an easy to take once daily dose.
- It’s an effective option when other constipation medicines don’t work for you.
- Fast relief allows you to predict when your bowel movement will occur, allowing you to plan your day.
- You might be eligible for a savings card that lowers your copay. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Is a good option if traditional laxatives have not worked for you.
- Take Movantik (naloxegol) only once a day.
- Compared to alternatives, this medicine doesn't affect your heart.
Downsides
- Relistor (methylnaltrexone) is generally reserved for more severe constipation. Your doctor will have you try other constipation medications first.
- It’s more expensive than other medicines used to treat constipation.
- Let your doctor know what other medications you are currently taking as certain drugs can interact with Relistor (methylnaltrexone).
- Side effects of Movantik (naloxegol), including withdrawal and loss of pain control, may be worse in people taking certain opiates, such as methadone.
- More expensive than traditional laxatives. There is no generic available.
- Need to take this medicine on an empty stomach or it won't work as well.
- You may have to take a lower dose of Movantik (naloxegol) if you have kidney problems, which may be less effective or cause more side effects.
Used for
- Opioid-induced constipation
- Opioid induced constipation
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Injection
- Pill
Price
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$2378.98
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Side effects
5possible side effects
- Stomach pain28%
- Passing gas13%
- Nausea12%
- Dizziness7%
- Diarrhea6%
7possible side effects
- Abdominal pain21%
- Diarrhea9%
- Nausea8%
- Gas6%
- Vomiting5%
- Headache4%
- Excess sweating3%
Risks and risk factors
- Hole in the bowel
- History of bowel or stomach problems
- Diarrhea
- Opioid withdrawal
- Bad liver function
- History of liver problems
- Bad kidney function
- History of kidney problems
- Opioid withdrawal & reduced pain relief
- Methadone use
- Severe abdominal pain and/or diarrhea
- Movantik 25mg
- Stomach or intestinal holes
- Crohns disease
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Diverticular disease
- Stomach malignancies