Laxatives

How often can take dulcolax ?

My common law had hemoriod operation... After the operation, the doctor adviced that he need to drain his stomach everyday, But it's hard for him to do that everyday... It is advisable to take everyday dulcolax before bed time??? Thank you...

by Susan over a year ago

Taking dulcolax during pregnancy

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Hi I am on my sixth month of my pregnancy, i am so constipated, I drink water everyday and i eat all bran flakes every morning but nothing is happening, so my dr prescribed Dulcolax tablets for me, so i just want to confirm with you if is it safe to take them.

by Beverly over a year ago

after laxative abuse

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hi i have been taking laxatives now for over two years. About eight months ago i started feeling really ill. I have no energy and my whole body aches constantly. after numerous blood test done at my doctors all were clear, but after three months i have now been diagnosed with m e. I havent told the...

by nic over a year ago

Breastfeeding and taking laxatives

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I am breastfeeding my 12 day old baby, and yesterday, I had to have a thrombose hemmoroid removed, and I have been taking a laxative callled miralax, will this be passed to the baby? and will it make him gassy and have diarreah? I didnt even think to find out from the doctor, i just dont want to...

by Guest over a year ago

side effects of lactulose

What is the verdict of this board about lactulose? I am looking for the best way to treat severe constipation, from which I have been suffering for a long time, and I have heard about lactulose. What are the side effects of this drug, as far as you know? If you have used lactulose, how did it work...

by fonz1177168397 over a year ago

Duculox when pregnant?

I have a really good diet, eat lots of fibre, veg, fruit, protein, drink lots of water, but unfortunately need to take duculox once a week to go to the toilet. I've now found out in 5 wks pregnant and wanted to know if it was still safe to use duculox liquid form or is there an effective natural...

by Rosepose over a year ago