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Laxatives

Laxatives are drugs used to relieve constipation. Laxatives include bulk-forming laxatives, lubricants, stool softeners, saline laxatives, stimulant laxatives and combinations. Use this forum to discuss the laxative of your choice.

taking laxatives for a couple of months to relieve chronic constipation

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I have been taking laxatives for a couple of months to relieve chronic constipation. I can go over a week without moving my bowls. I will ususally take a laxative if I havent moved my bowls in 2 days. Is this pattern dangerous? Although I am using it for its intended issue, I have just read...

by User avatar Victoria

Should you take metamucil while ill with diarrhea?

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Hello, I often had constipations, so I have decided to take metamucil. I know that it is a natural preparation rich with fibers. It helped me a lot and thanks to it, my defecation is regular now. Unfortunately, the new problem occurred when I ate ice cream yesterday and got high temperature with...

by User avatar lorilee40715

Does taking Metamucil for a long time causes body addiction?

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I have chronic constipation for a long time. Beside that I have hard stools, that led to emerging of hemorrhoids and anal fissures. This was all a big problem for me (constantly visiting a doctor, skipping work etc). I have started taking Metamucil, I drink it for a long period now and it does help....

by User avatar Guest

best drug for constipation

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I don't like asking this much, but my constipation is becoming a real problem, and I would rather discuss this on the internet than anywhere else, frankly. I can I only use the toilet once a week or even longer and when my bowel movement does finally happen, it is terribly painful and I would say...

by User avatar cornall790178260

Can Citrucel help Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

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I have some serious problems with irritable bowel syndrome. I have tendency to get diarrhea that last for a few days. I have started to have difficulties after my brother's death and it was under the stress. But over the years difficulty continue to repeat. Now I must make it go away. Can Citrucel...

by User avatar gregoire40917

side effects of furosemide tablets

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Hi, folks. My mother has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and our doctor recommends her taking furosemide each second day. I have heard that this drug may have side effects. Some of them are linked to potassium levels in blood and maybe other electrolytes. Can you tell me something more?

by User avatar cyrill1281162954

constipation and liposuction

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I am not a regular person when it comes to bm. ..so I've been taking miralax and just feel real gassy and not doing much for me. I am scheduled next week for liposuction of my abs and flanks. I was wondering if you can take a laxative a day before surgery to get cleaned out? Also, tonight I was...

by User avatar Guest

What can Long term use of diuretics do to you?

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My father is 60 years old and for a long time has been dealing with heart issues and has been taken meds for his angina pectoris. I know that it is a severe condition and that it has to be treated not only with meds but with healthy life too. But I am still concerned because of the long term use of...

by User avatar sonny88664748

In which cases will diuretics mess up your electrolytes?

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My grandfather has heart problems, which was established three years ago. He has high blood pressure and angina pectoris. He was prescribed with some meds, including beta blockers, diuretics (for eliminating excessive fluids form the organism). In which cases will diuretics mess up your...

by User avatar Guest

Which metabolic problems can the use of diuretics cause?

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Hello, my mother is 53 years old and she entered menopause recently. We have e history of heart problems in our family and she contributed to it with smoking and bad eating habits. She has those heart problems now and takes medications for it, which include diuretics too. I have heard that those are...

by User avatar katina120063708