Question 1

is a non stimulant laxative such as phillips safe  to use once a week. miralax doesn't work for me.

Accepted Answer

Yes: No harm in using it once a week or even more often if needed.  IF you have renal disease be careful because magnesium can accumulate and causes magnesium intoxication.

Question 2

have chronic constipation. dr wants me to try linzess but i would prefer phillips non stimulant laxative twice a week. is it safe to use regularly?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the severity of your symptoms, the impact on your quality of life and appropriate work up (colonoscopy, systemic diseases), linzess can be used for constipation predominant IBS.  It is okay to use a laxative twice per week instead, however.  The particular one you mentioned has magnesium in it.  Other options are miralax, dulcolax and senna.

Question 3

what are laxatives used for?

Accepted Answer

Helsp your: Boowels to move if you are constipated.

Question 4

what is the mildest laxative?

Accepted Answer

Laxative: I would argue that the mildest laxative is either drinking plenty of water or eating plenty of fresh fruits. Daily use of laxatives is not recommended without the oversight of a physician. Fiber supplements and low-dose of MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) powder are two other "mild" alternatives.

Question 5

is schizandra a laxative ?

Accepted Answer

No: According to what I have read it does the opposite because it fda approved and you don't know if they will interact with any medications you take and if the may aggravate another medical condition.

Question 6

can laxatives cause gastritis?

Accepted Answer

May or may not: What laxative do you take, there are many laxatives. Also, gastritis is a very specific medical term, which means gastric inflammation.

Question 7

black coffee a natural laxative?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Coffee is indeed a natural laxative as the caffeine in coffee is a stimulator of smooth muscle, which is found throughout the intestines.

Question 8

is bakingsoda safe as a laxative?

Accepted Answer

People used it: For that with apparent good results. But, if you talk to gastroenterologist they don't recommend using it for that. Basically it's an antacid but in excess can change the blood ph dangerously. In my humble medical opinion i won't recommend the use as laxative.

Question 9

is docusate safer than a laxative?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Docusate is safer because it really only softens the stool allowing it to transit through your system more easily.  It is not actually absorbed by your body.  Laxatives, while more effective in the short term, can potentially rob your body of needed electrolytes.  Use with caution.

Question 10

common after effects of laxatives?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: The more you come to depend  on laxitives, the more you will feel the need for laxitives.

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Is a non stimulant laxative such as phillips safe to use once a week. miralax doesn't work for me.

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What is the mildest laxative?

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Black coffee a natural laxative?

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