Question 1

how healthy or unhealthy is it to do a colonoscopy miralax/dulcolax prep for weight loss/cleansing weekly, monthly? is this too extreme?

Accepted Answer

You bet it is: The colonoscopy prep is designed to clean out bowel to allow direct unimpaired visualization, and on one occasion is harmless other than uncomfortable.  But repetitive use can wash out electrolytes, especially potassium, and could impair typical bowel digestive activities.  There are reasons why this weight loss approach never became popular.  There are alternative approaches.

Question 2

how many dulcolax can i take in a day?

Accepted Answer

Taking too often?: Before you contemplate long term laxative dependency, seek medical evaluation--rule out metabolic causes of constipation (e.g. Low thyroid or adrenal conditions), distinguish slow versus normal transit constipation, consider a primary rectal dysfunction that may be treatable with biofeedback, check for structural pathology or extrinsic impingement, or intermittent ileus (e.g. Pseudo-obstruction).

Question 3

can you tell me how frequently can you take dulcolax?

Accepted Answer

OCCASIONAL: The manufacturer states the Dulcolax is for "occasional" use for constipation.

Question 4

ex-lax or dulcolax stronger?

Accepted Answer

Prefer ducolax: Strong but less harmful to you.

Question 5

can i take dulcolax with tea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No problem with tea and dulcolax.

Question 6

what are side effects of dulcolax ?

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Few: All in all, a fairly safe drug.  Since it is a stimulant laxative, some common side effects include: abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

Question 7

can i take dulcolax with xarelto ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take dulcolax with Xarelto

Question 8

is it safe to take dulcolax with st john's wort?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No issue with this.

Question 9

taking overdose dulcolax can cause sudden death ?

Accepted Answer

No: Dulcolax is generally safe even in fairly high doses, although it can cause diarrhea and electrolyte disturbances from that. I suppose if the diarrhea wasn't treated severe enough electrolyte imbalances could occur to cause a heart arrhythmia , but that's a stretch.

Question 10

how long do the effects of dulcolax 10mg suppository last?

Accepted Answer

Not Long: It works within few minutes with the stools if it works as it is supposed to.Or it gets pushed out.It does not get absorped  or stay in rectum for long

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