Question 1

what is the definition or description of: senna overdose?

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Senna overdose: Senna is laxative used for the treatment of constipation.  An overdose occurs when an excessive or dangerous amount of a substance is used.

Question 2

what is the treatment for senna overdose?

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Fluids, patients: Drink plenty of fluids and take care not to overdose any medications.

Question 3

what is the treatment for senokot (senna) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Time and transit: Ex-lax is a senoside.  It is a cathartic (laxative) and promotes peristalsis (movement of content through the bowel).  The sooner it goes through, the better off you will be.  It is minimally absorbed through the gut.  You may have lots of cramps and gushes of diarrhea.  If concerned or at risk of other problems due to this, see pcp, call poison control or go to er.

Question 4

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

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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 5

whats the use of senna pods?

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Laxative: Helps your bowels move - it irritates them.

Question 6

is senna leaf tea safe?

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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 7

any bad senna side effects?

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Chronic laxative use: "irritant" purgatives cause: melanosis coli (reversible pigmenting of colon lining) which is often seen with chronic senna use, cathartic colon ("floppy" colon with limited muscle tone), & soap or chemical colitis (acute inflammation within hours of "cleansing" enema).  See my earlier healthtap answers regarding the longterm systemic consequences of chronic laxative use / overuse.

Question 8

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 9

can i have senna before a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

There may be better: Choices.  See this site for suggestions for preparing for colonoscopy.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colonoscopy/my00621/dsection=how-you-prepare.

Question 10

how can i make senna plus capsules work faster?

Accepted Answer

Senna Plus: Senna Plus contains Sennosides  (Senna)   &amp; Docusate Sodium. It may lead to bowel movement within  6 to 12 hours.  Per http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/archives/fdaDrugInfo.cfm?archiveid=39946  “If you do not have a comfortable bowel movement by the second day, increase dose by one tablet (do not exceed the maximum dosage or decrease dose until you are comfortable”

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