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Constipation is a common side effect associated with opioid medications prescribed for moderate-to-severe pain, including cancer-related pain.
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Constipation
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Fatigue can be a side effect of various medications, including some antihistamines and sedatives. Whilst opioids can cause drowsiness, it is typically different from the generalised fatigue associated with other medications.
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Fatigue
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Weight gain can occur as a side effect of certain medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, or corticosteroids.
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Weight gain
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Dry cough is a side effect commonly associated with medications like angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, e.g. ramipril, which are used to treat hypertension.
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Dry cough
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Hyperkalaemia can result from certain medications, such as potassium-sparing diuretics or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).
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Hyperkalaemia
Concept
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WHO Pain Ladder
Topic
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Oncology and Palliative Care
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A 58-year-old man presents to his GP experiencing moderate back pain from prostate metastases. He is taking paracetamol and ibuprofen for the pain, but these are not helping.

According to the WHO pain ladder, what is a potential side effect of the medication he should try next?
a