Question 1

is prune juice better than most laxatives?

Accepted Answer

It works well: I don't know if prune juice has been compared "head to head" with other laxatives, but it works well. One time i prescribed 2 ounces / day for a patient that was constipated, and within a week the nursing home called back and asked if i could reduce the dose because it was working too well. Now, it doesn't always work, but it surely is a simple thing to try.

Question 2

does prune juice really work well instead of using a laxative? if so, how much should a person drink each day to become 'regular'?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining: Regularity naturally involves doing what works for you. Lots of fresh leafy vegetables, and fruits with skins on (apple a day) and dried fruits like prunes and apricots work quite well. Increasing fiber (metamucil is one product). Many use MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) as gentle and reliable. Prune juice alone can wortk for some. Cruciferous veggies (cauliflowerm broccoli, cabbage) may be gassy. Good luck.

Question 3

i looked up if prune juice can be used daily, however, i have seen things say that you can't take prune juice daily because it has a ingredient similar to laxatives, can any of you confirm this? or at least offer alternative high fiber sources?

Accepted Answer

Daily prune juice OK: Should be perfectly safe and natural. Also advise to keep well hydrated with lots of water. Eat plenty of fruit (apples with peel, strawberries, rasberries) &amp; high fiber vegetables (Dark colored, Brussel sprouts, Swiss chard, collard greens, broccoli &amp; also carrots. Limit dairy, especially cheese.

Question 4

i need help, desperately im constipated, i tried all kinds of laxatives n prune juice, can't poop?

Accepted Answer

Your medical: Background history, medication use and changes, as well as # of days with no bm influence the best management, and you have tried simple things.  You need to go to urgent care and unravel all of the details because the next steps require prescriptions.  You might try a fleets enema, but the walk in clinics and seeing a doctor is best at this stage.

Question 5

6 days no bowel movement due to necessary medications for illnesses i have. laxatives & prune juice not worked. what should i do? (i am away so no gp)

Accepted Answer

IN the end: If nothing has worked you can try a suppository. This can be gotten at most chemists (Pharmacy) or an enema. This should be ok as you are young and most likely healthy Try it but you may not like it
BEst wishes.

Question 6

can you get constipated from switching from laxative to laxative? i couldn't poop for one day, so i took senna laxatives for two days, took prune juice for three days, still couldn't poop and now i'm trying to take magnesium citrate on my fourth day?

Accepted Answer

Fiber and water: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 7

is prune juice safe for baby?

Accepted Answer

Generally okay: In small amounts after 4 months.

Question 8

can someone overdose on prune juice and die?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Not if you're reasonably healthy.  But you can probably give yourself an electrolyte disturbance doing this.

Question 9

i just consumed 16oz of expired prune juice. will anything happen to me?

Accepted Answer

Don't know how: long ago it expired - but I predict that you may be chained to your toilet if you drank it at one time.

Question 10

will prune juice cause diarrea?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: If you consume enough this can trigger diarrhea. There are enough poorly absorbed sugars in this that can act as an osmotic agent and trigger loose stools.  I routinely recommend it for babies with constipation.

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Is prune juice better than most laxatives?

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Does prune juice really work well instead of using a laxative? if so, how much should a person drink each day to become 'regular'?

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I looked up if prune juice can be used daily, however, i have seen things say that you can't take prune juice daily because it has a ingredient similar to laxatives, can any of you confirm this? or at least offer alternative high fiber sources?

A member asked:

I need help, desperately im constipated, i tried all kinds of laxatives n prune juice, can't poop?

A member asked:

6 days no bowel movement due to necessary medications for illnesses i have. laxatives & prune juice not worked. what should i do? (i am away so no gp)

A member asked:

Can you get constipated from switching from laxative to laxative? i couldn't poop for one day, so i took senna laxatives for two days, took prune juice for three days, still couldn't poop and now i'm trying to take magnesium citrate on my fourth day?

A member asked:

Is prune juice safe for baby?

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Can someone overdose on prune juice and die?

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I just consumed 16oz of expired prune juice. will anything happen to me?

A member asked:

Will prune juice cause diarrea?

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