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Laxative

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Other Names: Metamucil   Psyllium   Dulcolax   Senokot   Fiber Supplement
Laxatives (purgatives, aperients) are foods, compounds, or drugs taken to induce bowel movements or to loosen the Feces, most often taken to treat constipation. Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the Colon (anatomy) for rectum and/or bowel exa... Read more on Wikipedia

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day I took a laxative & then the next night I purged...
05/22/2012
One day I took a laxative & then the next night I purged & found my laxative with my vomit. What the actual hell. I didn't digest it in more than 24 hours!! WTF. So.. don't...  (from www.whyeat.net)  Read full post
the doctor. Should I take the laxative again tonight?...
03/02/2013
...was Monday. I took gas X for the gas pains and bloating. I've been ...and I took a mild laxative that is supposed to work ...I call the doctor. Should I take the laxative again tonight?...  (from www.hystersisters.com)  Read full post
day, stool softener plus laxative took double both for one...
02/03/2013
...a day, stool softener plus laxative took double both for one ...Even my eyelids! Then I had to take Benadryl for itching, it was all bad! It took away the pain though lol but dang...  (from www.hystersisters.com)  Read full post
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7 month old.we are giving him laxative recommanded by his...
03/25/2012
Constipation, laxative, ayurvedic or natural way to ...he was 7 month old.we are giving him laxative recommanded by his pediatrician ,but ...natural ways to reduce his constipation...  (from www.healthcaremagic.com)  Read full post
it is used as a laxative & I have the opposite problem of...
08/08/2012
I was prescribed Magnesium Oxide for my migraines but I also have ...medication. #1 thing is it is used as a laxative & I have the opposite problem of diarrhea with the Crohn's. So, is this safe to...  (from www.usermeds.com)  Read full post
I'm sure. It's a laxative and I don't think the itching...
06/29/2012
...answer I'm sure. It's a laxative and I don't think the itching is related to the bowels and GI system. I use bactine for my itching as the numbing effect on my back...  (from www.mdjunction.com)  Read full post
with a stimulant laxative to keep her constipation under...
11/13/2012
My daughter uses Kristalose, which is a powder packet we mix with 4 oz of clear liquid, along with a stimulant laxative to keep her constipation under control. As long as we keep on top of...  (from parent-2-parent.com)  Read full post
it's not a stimulant laxative. My odd was on Miralax...
02/13/2013
...not a stimulant laxative. My odd was on Miralax for over ...old. It can take a couple of days to start working though. She was on a daily dose of miralax for over ...dries out and the more it...  (from community.babycenter.com)  Read full post
took a laxative saturday after being on medication because...
06/08/2012
i took a laxative saturday after being on medication because i took a laxative saturday after being on medication ...ate something and started the heavy bleeding from vagina and nausea,...  (from www.healthcaremagic.com)  Read full post
did not want to take a laxative but by day 3 I was in so...
11/12/2012
...not want to take a laxative but by day 3 I ...in so much pain I was willing to take anything. Milk of magnesium finally did it and it help take my pain down a notch. You...  (from www.hystersisters.com)  Read full post