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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.

Will bowel movements go back to normal after regular laxative use?

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Hi, I am 37 years old and I am having problems with constipation. It looks like I cannot defecate more than two times a week and even though some consider it normal, for me it is not. Anyway, I have been thinking of using laxatives to prevent constipation. Will bowel movements go back to normal...

by User avatar huntington35760823

side effects of laxative abuse

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My sister has had an eating disorder since she was in her teens. She is now 31 and she gives the impression that she is no longer battling food, but then I recently found out that she uses laxatives frequently. As far as I know, laxative abuse has long term consequences and side effects that are...

by User avatar ronni_158601158601

Is Psylium seed to be used by patients with fecal impaction?

My sister has a problem with chronic constipation. She could go for a week without the urge for defecation. In those moments she has to take medications. As a consequence of her condition, her stool is very firm which complicates her life even more. I have heard of Psylium, that it might help her....

by User avatar Guest

What is Psylium?

Hi, I am having problems with irregular stool. Constipation happens often, I do eat irregularly because of my working hours. I do not eat enough fruit and vegetables so that could be the cause of my health issues. I have heard of Psylium and I would like to know if this medication might help me at...

by User avatar mildred36253

How many grms of fibre in a tablespoon of psyllium?

Hello, I have had problems with my stool and I have decided to take Psylium. I take it for a month now and I am satisfied, My stool is regulated and my metabolism is fastened, sugar and cholesterol levels are ok now. I asked around about this drug and I know that it has plant fibers I would like to...

by User avatar nicoline35946

Does Ex-lax keep nutritents from being absorbed?

I am 47 years old and it looks like my menopause is driving me crazy in many ways. One of the more annoying is constipation, I don't have the urge sometimes for four days and it is making me feel bloated. A friend suggested me to use ex-lax and that I might even loose some weight with it. Does...

by User avatar rorie44239

Is metamucil a laxative?

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In last three years, ever since I started working, I am having problems with my stool. I sit good part of the day, I do not eat regularly nor properly. I think this is all a cause of my constipation. Stool is very, very hard and sometimes, even when I have an urge for defecation, I cannot do it....

by User avatar emlyn35101

i've been taking ex-lax and its not working?

I have to admit that from time to time my problems wit constipation becomes unbearable. It seems that my metabolism is somewhat slower than it's supposed to be and that is something really annoying. Anyway, I have decided to start with ex-lax and I have been taking for almost a week and its not...

by User avatar emmeline47623

Can a nurse take a laxative such as dulcolax?

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Hello, my sister delivered a baby 2 months ago. While pregnant, she had big problems with constipation that continued after the baby was born. She is nursing her now, and I would like to know can she take laxative such as dulcolax? I am just so worried for her; constipation is making her...

by User avatar lesli45685

on diuretics for kidney stones?

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I have never had any major problems with my health and now it looks like my age is finally getting to me. I am 44 years old and since I had some problems with urinations (pain, discomfort) I went to a doctor and it seems I have kidney stones. That means I will have to use some diuretics, as doctor...

by User avatar cchaddie41289