Question 1

what is the side effects on senna laxative?

Accepted Answer

Senna laxative: is FDA nonprescription. Most common side effects are stomach discomfort, cramps, and diarrhea.

Question 2

how long does it take to get a normal digestive rhythm again after overdosing on senna laxative tablets?

Accepted Answer

May: Take several weeks to months depending on how long you were chronically taking them. It is worth the wait and the sooner you get off the laxatives the better you will be and feel.

Question 3

what are senna laxatives?

Accepted Answer

A plant based: Drug
causes your bowels to expel their contents.

Question 4

what are the sude effect senna laxative?

Accepted Answer

Minor risks: Senna is generally felt to be safe in pregnancy and very little of it is absorbed into the body.  Common side effects may include nausea, abdominal cramping, gas, diarrhea, and discoloration of the urine.

Question 5

is coloxyl with senna a laxative, can this work?

Accepted Answer

Yes and Yes.: COLOXYL with senna  contains SENNA which can help to stimulate bowels and DOCUSATE SODIUM  which softens stool. This can be used in treatment of constipation.

Question 6

is it dangerous to be on laxatives such as senna while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Ask: Ask your OBGyn.  Important that you clear all medications, prescription or OTC, with your OB before you take them.

Question 7

how strong is metamucil vs senokot (senna) laxative?

Accepted Answer

Apple and orange: Metamucil is a fibre supplement and not a laxative.  That is it does not have a specific bowel stimulating effect.  Senokot (senna) is a bowel stimulant.  It is a vegetable product and a good product to start with if constipated.

Question 8

are senna laxatives safe to use if you have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Senna is a relatively safe laxative, not to be used for long periods of time. Most common side effect is cramps, aside from possible diarrhea.

Question 9

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 10

are glycerin suppositories safer than senna laxatives?

Accepted Answer

Senna - Glycerin: Both glycerin and senna laxatives are rather safe, but they do work in different ways.  Senna is considered a stimulant laxative and glycerin is a lubricant.  Depending on the cause of the constipation, glycerin is the "gentler" option.  However, I have seen situations where both senna and glycerin suppositories were used together.

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