Question 1

is it safe to drink those laxative teas with senna in them on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

Better not too: Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe (hemlock killed socrates). Chronic stimulant laxatives: senna, cascara, aloe, triphala (natural), can lead to dependency, affect the nerve supply of the bowel.
Better: fiber foods (better than supplement), fluids, activity. Occasional stimulants: figs, prunes, senna etc.Ok. Why  constipated? Meds, diet, thyroid, metab, anatomy.
Other lax available.

Question 2

on orsythia. can i drink senna (laxative) tea during my inactive pills and still be protected when i start a new pack?

Accepted Answer

Not affected: Expediting discharge of bowel contents while on the inactive pills will not affect the efficacy of the birth control pill.

Question 3

is it safe to drink ballerina tea at 34 weeks preg? contains senna and can cause extra bowel movements. will it harm baby or cause labor?

Accepted Answer

Would avoid: Ballerina tea is promoted as a diet herbal tea.
Senna is a laxative and the tea is not intended for use during pregnancy.

Question 4

please help docs! is senna tea safe to drink every other day?

Accepted Answer

You don't want your: Body to rely on laxative tea for regular bowel movements. Do not use senna herbal teas for longer than 7 days.

Question 5

i take 10mg lexapro 1a day & 1mg klonopin 2 a day. because of this im starting to become constipated. is it safe for me to take a senna root laxative tea before bed? i take first dose of lexapro & klonopin @ 7:20am and 2nd dose klonopin @ 7:20 pm.

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no reported interaction between senna and Lexapro nor klonopin.

Question 6

is it safe to take one laxative tablet (senokot) per week in addition to increasing fibre, drinking lots of water and prune juice, to manage chronic constipation?

Accepted Answer

: Do not forget about physical exercise that is critical to maintain proper bowel motility. Infrequent use of Senna should not be a problem.

Question 7

should i take a laxative pill when i already drank senna leaf tea in the morning?

Accepted Answer

It is probably safe: Taking a laxative pill the same day after drinking a senna tea is safe.  If you have chronic constipation then a daily fiber supplement or stool softener (miralax, etc) is better long term.  Stimulant laxatives such as senna and bisacodyl are ok for occasional use.  If your symptoms are severe you should discuss them with a gastroenterologist as further evaluation may be warranted.

Question 8

does the  laxative tea with senna work for constipation?

Accepted Answer

Laxative: Yes, but you need large amounts.

Question 9

why is bad take laxatives (even natural ones like senna tea) when you have your period?

Accepted Answer

Laxatives: It is not necessarily "bad" to take laxatives when menstruating, as most commercial laxatives are gentle and do not cause a problem if constipation is present.  Many women feel bloated with the onset of their period, which is not caused by constipation, but is simply reaction to the lower levels of hormones at the time of your period. Unnecessary use of laxatives can irritate your intestines.

Question 10

i have had constipation for many months, and when it ended i always teetered on the edge of constipation. i started drinking 1 - 3 gallons a day a month or two back. i think i have internal piles, and fecal compaction. should i use senna tea 3 days?

Accepted Answer

: You are drinking way too much water. too much water does not cure constipation . Drink according to your body water loss ( normally 6-7 glasses. Fecal impaction requires a strong laxative and if not relieved an exam by your MD/Gastro Ent. to dis-impact and to also check for internal hemorrhoid's . Eat food with some roughage, PL see your MD and follow his/her guidance to regularize your bowels.

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Is it safe to drink those laxative teas with senna in them on a daily basis

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Is it safe to drink those laxative teas with senna in them on a daily basis?

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On orsythia. can i drink senna (laxative) tea during my inactive pills and still be protected when i start a new pack?

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Is it safe to drink ballerina tea at 34 weeks preg? contains senna and can cause extra bowel movements. will it harm baby or cause labor?

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Please help docs! is senna tea safe to drink every other day?

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I take 10mg lexapro 1a day & 1mg klonopin 2 a day. because of this im starting to become constipated. is it safe for me to take a senna root laxative tea before bed? i take first dose of lexapro & klonopin @ 7:20am and 2nd dose klonopin @ 7:20 pm.

A member asked:

Is it safe to take one laxative tablet (senokot) per week in addition to increasing fibre, drinking lots of water and prune juice, to manage chronic constipation?

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Should i take a laxative pill when i already drank senna leaf tea in the morning?

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Does the laxative tea with senna work for constipation?

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Why is bad take laxatives (even natural ones like senna tea) when you have your period?

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I have had constipation for many months, and when it ended i always teetered on the edge of constipation. i started drinking 1 - 3 gallons a day a month or two back. i think i have internal piles, and fecal compaction. should i use senna tea 3 days?

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