###Human: I have constipation due to intake of Calcigard retard. What should I do now? ###Assistant: Hello. Since how long you have this issue of constipation? And how frequently do you pass stools per week? Is passing stools painful? Is there any blood in your stools? Do you strain while defecating? Does anything come out while defecating? Is there any abdominal pain associated with it? I will suggest laxatives to you but it will be better to consult your cardiologist too, for the shift of Calciguard retard to another drug because calcium channel blockers can frequently cause constipation. Drug-induced constipation? TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Blood sugar. Serum calcium. Polyethylene glycol sachet in one glass of water once daily (you can increase the dose according to response). Ispaghol husk two teaspoons in a glass of water twice daily. Increase water intake. Daily exercise 20 - 30 minutes.