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Originally Posted by Dr. Smith
Debbie,
ALL opioid pain medications—including tramadol—cause constipation. Many other kinds of medication used for pain—e.g. antiseizure, antidepressant meds, etc.—have the potential to cause constipation.
When in question, consult the prescription insert for side effects, or goggle: side effects [medication name] 
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Hi Doc,
I have heard that the antidepressants and anti seizure medications can also cause constipation - do you know if they do so to a lesser degree that the opiates like Tramadol?