Medical Laxatives

List of Laxatives + Uses, Types & Side Effests - Drugs.com

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Mar 11, 2021

Constipation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with …

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Your medical history and medications you're taking may limit your laxative options. Laxatives can interact with some antibiotics, and certain heart and bone …

Laxatives for constipation: All you need to …

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Laxatives are commonly used to relieve constipation. Most are available without the need for a …

Constipation | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Constipation is a condition in which a person has uncomfortable or infrequent bowel movements. Generally, a person is considered to be constipated when bowel movements …

Laxatives - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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Constipation is a common diagnosis that requires proper evaluation and appropriate treatment. The approach to a patient with chronic constipation includes …

Don't bomb the bowel with laxatives

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These are members of a larger class of laxatives called saline osmotics, which draw water into the bowels and trigger bowel movements. The active …

Laxatives for Constipation: Treatments, Use, Safety

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If you need to use laxatives to be "regular," use fiber first. Drink fluids and stay well hydrated when using laxatives. Avoid regular use of stimulant laxatives. Some can limit …

Are laxatives safe for weight loss? - Medical …

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Using laxatives for weight loss is not safe or effective. If a person weighs less after taking laxatives, this is likely to be due to water loss. Water loss from laxative …

Laxatives | Medicine for Constipation | Patient

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The choice of laxative usually depends on various factors. These include what you would prefer, the symptoms of constipation that you have, how severe your …