Can zinc supplements make you constipated?

Effects. Abdominal effects are associated with taking between 50 and 150 mg per day of zinc. In addition to constipation, you may experience side effects like stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.Jul 24, 2015 read more

If you experience constipation or other effects related to zinc supplementation, talk to your physician about changing your dosage. Long-Term Effects While constipation and other abdominal upset symptoms can be temporary effects associated with zinc overdose, continuing to take excess amounts of supplements can cause you to experience a copper deficiency. read more

Hi Hose. I can only say I took zinc, magnesium and B6 for years, supposedly to help premenstrual tension. It didn't, but it didn't give me constipation either. I think it's unlikely to be the culprit, unless it is interacting with something else you are taking - as in actual medication, not vitamins. read more

Stress constipation: Stress can definitely cause constipation. An anal fissure can make the constipation even worse by causing the internal sphincter to tense, which makes it hard to defacate. Pain and blood-streaked french fry- like stool results. It is painful and a vicious circle. read more