Question 1

are glycerin suppositories safer than senna laxatives?

Accepted Answer

Senna - Glycerin: Both glycerin and senna laxatives are rather safe, but they do work in different ways.  Senna is considered a stimulant laxative and glycerin is a lubricant.  Depending on the cause of the constipation, glycerin is the "gentler" option.  However, I have seen situations where both senna and glycerin suppositories were used together.

Question 2

are glycerin suppositories safe for heart patients?

Accepted Answer

If used properly: Glycerin irritates the bowel lining, causing it to secrete fluids that help relieve constipation.  It has no direct cardiac effects.  If used to the point that it causes severe diarrhea, there can be changes in your electrolytes which can cause abnormal heart rhythm changes.  The insertion of a suppository in the rectum can cause vagal nerve stimulation, rarely resulting in low heart rate and BP

Question 3

why do fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate) put stress on the kidneys? are glycerin suppositories safer for heart patients?

Accepted Answer

Phosphate: The kidney removes excess phospate, this ability is degraded in ckd. Fleets phosphasoda enemas contain large amounts of sodium phosphate. It is recommended to not use phosphate enemas in chronic kidney disease. The same is true for na phosphate containing bowel preps.

Question 4

are fleet glycerin suppositories safe? i am having trouble going. too big to pass and have hemorrhoids. extra fiber and water is not helping. do i use

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: I don't thing they would help much. Your best bet is to buy a few enemas.Follow the directions on the bottle. Try to hold the contents inside for as long as possible (1-0-15 min would be good) and then try to empty as much as possible. You may need to try again in a day or so. Consult your doc if this isn't helping.

Question 5

constipated with hemorrhoids. stool too big. took a little mom. no relief. are fleet glycerin suppositories safe & effective? i have a phobia of meds

Accepted Answer

Very.: Very safe AND very effective.  You may have a phobia of meds, but constipation or impaction will make a believer of you.

Question 6

are fleet glycerin suppositories safe to use in patients heart problems? also im on toprol (metoprolol). synthroid. and buspar daily. and can i drink orange juice?

Accepted Answer

Yes may help: Should help reduce straining which is hard on your heart.

Question 7

i've just used one glycerin suppository (4g) and the technician at the pharmacy said i could use another one within one hour. is it safe to do so?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may still not do what you want but glycerin is rather innocuous. If you are backed up to the point of discomfort you may need to administer an enema. If that seems to major I would consult your doc for guidance.

Question 8

do glycerin suppositories cause electrolyte imbalances? are they safe for heart patients?

Accepted Answer

No &yes: Glycerin  suppositories don't cause electrolyte imbalance and is safe for heart patients!

Question 9

tried everything had nothing works to treat my constipation but doc says use glycerin suppositories as needed. is this safe? i use them weekly

Accepted Answer

Miralax
high fiber: I would preferyou not use suppositories regularly.I ncrease the fiber in your diet and use something like MIRALAX (polyethylene glycol) or/and BENEFIBER daily.Also try to drink a lot of fluids and set up a regular pattern of using the bathroom daily.

Question 10

is it safe to give my 20 day old newborn pedia lax liquid glycerin suppositories if she isn't making regular diapers?

Accepted Answer

Glycerin suppository: It is not safe to give to her every day, however if she hasnt gone in 3 days, it is safe to use this. Newborn stool patterns can be unusual, if her bowel movements are not hard when she does go, probably not necessary to use at all.

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Why do fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate) put stress on the kidneys? are glycerin suppositories safer for heart patients?

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Are fleet glycerin suppositories safe? i am having trouble going. too big to pass and have hemorrhoids. extra fiber and water is not helping. do i use

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Constipated with hemorrhoids. stool too big. took a little mom. no relief. are fleet glycerin suppositories safe & effective? i have a phobia of meds

A member asked:

Are fleet glycerin suppositories safe to use in patients heart problems? also im on toprol (metoprolol). synthroid. and buspar daily. and can i drink orange juice?

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I've just used one glycerin suppository (4g) and the technician at the pharmacy said i could use another one within one hour. is it safe to do so?

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Do glycerin suppositories cause electrolyte imbalances? are they safe for heart patients?

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Tried everything had nothing works to treat my constipation but doc says use glycerin suppositories as needed. is this safe? i use them weekly

A member asked:

Is it safe to give my 20 day old newborn pedia lax liquid glycerin suppositories if she isn't making regular diapers?

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