Laxatives

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Gas and bloating on Amitiza

Hello, I just started taking Amitiza for my lazy colon that’s been causing me problems with constipation for years now. I’m on 24 mcg dose, twice daily, with breakfast or lunch and I do take it with plenty of water because, like my GI specialist explained, Amitiza needs water to work. However,...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Are Sennosides natural?

I was always against artificial stuff and every time I need to take some new product, I must do the research about it origin. Now I must take Sennosides. So, are Sennosides natural? Do you have some information or knowledge about this? If you do, please write i need information as soon as possible.

by mellicent34900 over a year ago

over a year ago by arluene40007

What is potassium bitartrate?

What is potassium bitartrate? Some folks at my work were talking about it. There was something regarding stools and baking powder. Moreover, completely that story made me curious, how can the same thing be used as a baking powder and stool thing. Do you know anything about this? I know it is the...

by hadley37981 over a year ago

over a year ago by ralph9983590

Is Prep Kits good to cleanse bowels?

My mother has problems and pains in the abdomen area. Doctors suspect about colon cancer. She is scheduled for colonoscopy next week. She is afraid and she is asking me a lot of questions about the procedure. I am trying to calm her down and explain her, what will happen. She has asked me about...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by mabelle31732

herbs for digestion

I often get constipated and I am wondering if it has anything to do with bad digestion. I really want to feel better, and relax about the whole bathroom process. It is really not something you want to constantly have to think about. Are there any herbs that could help with digestion?

by stu128219569 over a year ago

over a year ago by aurora1885219570

Mineral oil laxative?

Answered by a doctor

I have problems with hard stools and constipation. Reason for that is my way of life, which was always submitted to business and work. I eat poorly (junk food), I do not exercise and I sit most of the time. I would like to make things a bit easier for me. Is mineral oil a laxative?

by julio42942 over a year ago

over a year ago by amandy42272

Losing weight on Amitiza

Hi, After I’ve been diagnosed with idiopathic chronic constipation, meaning they don’t know what is the exact cause, my Gi doctor recently suggested I try Amitiza because, in his words - I was the perfect candidate for this medication. It’s been two months now that I’m taking 24 mcg twice...

by gill over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Although Not the Right Option for Losing Weight, Laxative Use Still on the Rise

Answered by a doctor

Laxative use has drastically increased for the last few years. Consumer goods analysts calculated that there had been three times growth in the laxative market in the UK for the last five years and that a rise of 50% is expected within next five years. It is certain that not all the laxatives are...

by MoniBRE13824 over a year ago

over a year ago by MoniBRE13824

Stomach cramping

My grandaughter has been sic all week with a stomach virus. At the begiing of the week she was vomiting and couldn't keep anythng down. She has been staying with me since Friday and has been omplainng of stomach cramps. She has been eating a little and has managed to keep it down. We have tried heat...

by shirley girouard over a year ago

over a year ago by shirley girouard