Question 1

i accidentally took my morning pills again at night while trying to take my night pills. my morning pills are omprazle 40mg, iron 365mg, prenatal, and a stool softener. will i overdose on it? my anxiety is really high right now?

Accepted Answer

: No. The things you took don't reach a toxic level when you take them a 2nd time the same day. You can resume your regular pattern and just take this as a learning experience.

Question 2

i normally have a bm 3x per day. i recently started iron for anemia and haven't had a bm in 4 days. i have been taking stool softeners with no luck bu?

Accepted Answer

Fiber and water: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless. Constipation with iron in not uncommon.

Question 3

i am having a fissure and am taking castophene which easens my stool movement drmatically. is it fine to consume this medicine on alternate days and for how long? is it habit forming and does phenolphthalein have adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

: Please ask your treating doctor to evaluate your condition and the medicaments that you are using.  This condition needs to be managed professionally.

Question 4

i have high blood iron levels. are there any adverse effects from this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your iron is too high you may have a condition called hemochromatosis which can have many consequences. You should talk to your doctor.

Question 5

ive been taking a 65mg iron supplement daily for the past 8 years without any noticeable adverse effects. i recently learned about iron overdose and excess iron storage in the organs. should i be concerned even though i feel no adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

: You are partly right. Iron supplements are not recommended for the males because we can easily get enough iron in the normal diet . Women, because of their monthly periods lose blood, so they more often need iron supplements particularly during pregnancy.
I would advise that you stop taking iron as it is indeed stored in the body and excess storage can cause organ damage(after many years of use).

Question 6

does inhaling the odor of cat litter, especially while cleaning the litterbox have any adverse effects on health over time? since toxoplasmosis gondii can be present in cat feces what would happen if you inhale the odor of feces everyday?

Accepted Answer

: The odor won't affect your health and you won't inhale this parasite's oocysts in feces but you may contract toxoplasmosis with contaminated hands so use gloves or wash your hands well after handling the litter box. Most people infected with the parasite do not have symptoms and we only concern about children, pregnant women or people with impaired immune system.

Question 7

side effects from stool softener and lactulose?

Accepted Answer

Better BM's: It would seem you dr is trying to help make your bowel movements less hard.I agree with this approach.Add fiber from foods like whole grain cereals and fruits and veggies.

Question 8

what side effects could i get from stool softener and laxative addiction?

Accepted Answer

Laxative abuse: Some are electrolyte imbalances, with effects on brain, heart, kidneys and other vital organs.

Question 9

what are the side effects of docusate sodium stool softener?

Accepted Answer

GI mostly: Can cause diarrhea, cramps, elctrolyte (blood chemistry) abnormalities, rarely rash or throat irritation.

Question 10

can kids take doss stool softener?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but lower dose: Docusate (doss) is safe for children and it has pediatric dosing tables; do not give a child an adult dose. I would check the medication insert or online at doss's site for this to most accurately dose for pediatrics. Otherwise, it is safe for use in children and I have given my daughter pediatric docusate before. I hope this helps!

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Iron with stool softener adverse effects

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I accidentally took my morning pills again at night while trying to take my night pills. my morning pills are omprazle 40mg, iron 365mg, prenatal, and a stool softener. will i overdose on it? my anxiety is really high right now?

A member asked:

I normally have a bm 3x per day. i recently started iron for anemia and haven't had a bm in 4 days. i have been taking stool softeners with no luck bu?

A member asked:

I am having a fissure and am taking castophene which easens my stool movement drmatically. is it fine to consume this medicine on alternate days and for how long? is it habit forming and does phenolphthalein have adverse effects?

A member asked:

I have high blood iron levels. are there any adverse effects from this?

A member asked:

Ive been taking a 65mg iron supplement daily for the past 8 years without any noticeable adverse effects. i recently learned about iron overdose and excess iron storage in the organs. should i be concerned even though i feel no adverse effects?

A member asked:

Does inhaling the odor of cat litter, especially while cleaning the litterbox have any adverse effects on health over time? since toxoplasmosis gondii can be present in cat feces what would happen if you inhale the odor of feces everyday?

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Side effects from stool softener and lactulose?

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What side effects could i get from stool softener and laxative addiction?

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What are the side effects of docusate sodium stool softener?

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Can kids take doss stool softener?

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