There are 4 tablespoons in a quarter cup and there are 3 teaspoons in each tablespoon; this means that there are 12 teaspoons in a quarter cup. A quarter cup is also equal to 2 fluid ounces.
In brief: Yes. Opiods have a slowing effect on gastomotility commonly causing side effects like constipation and nausea. Abrupt withdrawal of opioids from the system can cause rebound hypermotility of the GI tract which usually presents as diarrhea as well as GI spasm or craming causing abdominal pain (stomach pain).
Sounds like you might need something for your tummy issues.....I take nexium to help and that has done a good job for me. Also did find that with time side effects were reduced. You could also try injectible methotrexate as that doesn't cause the stomach problems.