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

i'm 52 years old post menapausal. i'm thinking about using estrogen suppositories. are they safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, if...: Estrogen suppository use is absolutely an appropriate way to help resolve vaginal lubricity problems and thinning epithelium with pain during intercourse. First, your MD must be certain that you do not have any estrogen dependent cancers which include breast, vaginal or cervical by examination and testing.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

i have been given utrogestan vaginal suppositories to stop my bleeding and restart it again so i can begin fertility treatment. i was scared to take provera due to blood clot risks stated on them. are these vaginal suppositories safer? scared to die?

Accepted Answer

: Blood clots are associated with estrogen rather than progesterone, and unfortunately the Provera black box warning conflates the two. Utrogestan is a natural progesterone that avoids that confusion and is probably a better choice. In any case your risk of clots is very small.

Question 9

unlike the like fds's, do deodorant suppositories like norform's throw off a woman's ph balance? are they safe to use?

Accepted Answer

No need.: They can all affect pH.  All can possible cause irritation. IF you have an odor that does not go away with daily bathing, then you need to be checked for infection. Vaginal deodorizers &amp; douches, are a big waste of money &amp; can cause increased production of discharge. The body knows how to make enough normal discharge, &amp; if good hygiene is followed, in cleaning, and with safe sex, neither is needed

Question 10

after no bms in 7 days, is it safe to use clearlax in the same day as a glycerine suppository? the suppository didn't work.

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would advise you to follow up with your medical provider. Chronic constipation on your age could be just innapropriate diet but could be something else.

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Are glycerin suppositories safer than senna laxatives?

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Are glycerin suppositories safe for heart patients?

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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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I'm 52 years old post menapausal. i'm thinking about using estrogen suppositories. are they safe to use?

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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?

A member asked:

I have been given utrogestan vaginal suppositories to stop my bleeding and restart it again so i can begin fertility treatment. i was scared to take provera due to blood clot risks stated on them. are these vaginal suppositories safer? scared to die?

A member asked:

Unlike the like fds's, do deodorant suppositories like norform's throw off a woman's ph balance? are they safe to use?

A member asked:

After no bms in 7 days, is it safe to use clearlax in the same day as a glycerine suppository? the suppository didn't work.

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