22nd June 2026

An 87-year-old lady has come through the emergency department with constipation.

An 87-year-old lady has come through the emergency department with constipation. Her past medical history includes hypertension and diabetes. Her medication includes:

Lisinopril 20mg OD

Felodipine 10mg OD

Metformin 500mg BD

Amitriptyline 25mg OD

During her comprehensive geriatric assessment, it is found that she is very constipated. How would you proceed in reviewing her medication?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.