Question 1

how many days may i use drugs with senna extract for constipation?

Accepted Answer

Senna: Senna can be taken safely for 7-10 days. Consult your doctor if you need to use longer.

Question 2

can you have a bowel obstruction, without obvious symptoms.
medication caused constipation, i have taken senna for two days, miralax (polyethylene glycol)  x2  no bm?

Accepted Answer

Bowel obstruction: Will produce abdominal pain and vomiting that becomes bilious ( bright green) and get worse over time

Question 3

bootea contains senna peppermint hawthorn leaves,liquorice burdock &valerian root,psyllium seeds. you have 1 every otha nyt is it safe to use ongoing?

Accepted Answer

BOOTEA CALL: May cause diarrhea due to the Senna, but q o d does not seem excessive but If you notice any adverse effects then cut back or quit.
You be the judge

Question 4

hi doc! my has hypertension & diabetes, she's taking her meds for hypertension&diabetes. can she take a slimming tea that contains senna leaves &pods?

Accepted Answer

Senna: Senna sometimes used as a laxative, but when it is used on a chronic basis can cause a condition called melanosis coli. If constipation is an issue, it is better to increase the amount of fiber in the diet and even consider a fiber supplement. You should increase fluid intake if you increase fiber intake. This would be better than chronic senna usage. Good luck.

Question 5

can a breastfeeding mom drink a drink with greentea 2g,sinnoside,b - 0.063g,vitamin b1 - 6mg,vitamin b2 - 6.5mg, vitamin b3 - 25mg
vitamin b6 - 3mg
vitamin b12 - 6.5ug
other ingredients include: senna leaves, saccharin, sodium benzoate and fenugreek.

Accepted Answer

Nobody really knows: There are thousands of supplements advertised to do all sorts of remedies. Very few supplements have real research studies to show benefits and risks (but manufacturers make claims based on theories, animal tests, testimonials, chemical similarities, etc... but not based on real research because research is hard to do). Probably safer to take a multivitamin and drink things without additives.

Question 6

but could you take senokot (senna) one time every week or one time every two weeks on a long term basis?

Accepted Answer

Not the best way.: using Senkot infrequently on as needed basis is not a problem. However, a better approach would be to increase the amount of fiber in your diet, perhaps even supplemented with a fiber supplement. If Senokot (senna) is  still needed after the increased fiber is consumed, then use it judiciously. Good luck.

Question 7

is senna leaf tea safe?

Accepted Answer

Laxative Tea: Senna tea should not be used by pregnant women. It should not be used longer than 7 days.  Prolonged used may cause liver problems.

Question 8

is it ok to take senna leaf while taking amoxicillin ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Take at bed time and 3 hours apart from Amoxicillin to make sure of good absorption of Antibiotic

Question 9

will i lose weight on senna?

Accepted Answer

Laxative?: Senna is a laxative.
Never a good idea to use laxatives to try and lose weight. Your gastrointestinal track will be very sick and unhappy if you keep whipping it with laxatives. It's not natural and healthy.

To lose weight, start with calorie counting, and reducing it to a healthy level while combining exercise and improve fitness. 

There's no quick fix for proper weight loss (such as laxatives).

Question 10

i have just taken senokot (senna) and realised it went off on the 14th november 2014. will this do me any harm?

Accepted Answer

Expired medication: Did the senokot (senna) go out of date in November 2014? If so, please be reassured you will not be in harm. Best to properly rid your medicine cabinet of out of date medications, particularly the prescription medications. Senokot (senna) is usually over the counter, stool softener, with low risk profile. Be well.

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Senna leaf extract medication

A member asked:

How many days may i use drugs with senna extract for constipation?

A member asked:

Can you have a bowel obstruction, without obvious symptoms. medication caused constipation, i have taken senna for two days, miralax (polyethylene glycol) x2 no bm?

A member asked:

Bootea contains senna peppermint hawthorn leaves,liquorice burdock &valerian root,psyllium seeds. you have 1 every otha nyt is it safe to use ongoing?

A member asked:

Hi doc! my has hypertension & diabetes, she's taking her meds for hypertension&diabetes. can she take a slimming tea that contains senna leaves &pods?

A member asked:

Can a breastfeeding mom drink a drink with greentea 2g,sinnoside,b - 0.063g,vitamin b1 - 6mg,vitamin b2 - 6.5mg, vitamin b3 - 25mg vitamin b6 - 3mg vitamin b12 - 6.5ug other ingredients include: senna leaves, saccharin, sodium benzoate and fenugreek.

A member asked:

But could you take senokot (senna) one time every week or one time every two weeks on a long term basis?

A member asked:

Is senna leaf tea safe?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take senna leaf while taking amoxicillin ?

A member asked:

Will i lose weight on senna?

A member asked:

I have just taken senokot (senna) and realised it went off on the 14th november 2014. will this do me any harm?

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