Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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Expired medication: Did the senokot (senna) go out of date in November 2014?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 Best to properly rid your medicine cabinet of out of date medications, particularly the prescription medications.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.

Question 6

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 7

does senokot (senna) work?

Accepted Answer

What are you asking?: The short answer is "yes", but really what are you asking? What is your intended indication for the product--improved stooling, weight reduction, reduced distension, etc?  Also, remember, no medication is without some side effects. Best to check with your doctor who knows you best with regard to any medical limitation you may have or if any drug may be contraindicated in your particular case.

Question 8

whats the use of senna pods?

Accepted Answer

Laxative: Helps your bowels move - it irritates them.

Question 9

why senna tablet given at night ?

Accepted Answer

Simple question: Given at night so you relieve yourself in the AM

Question 10

what is senna used for in medicine?

Accepted Answer

Colon fiber: Used to bulk up stool and relive constipation

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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?

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

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

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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?

A member asked:

What is the side effects on senna laxative?

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Does senokot (senna) work?

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Whats the use of senna pods?

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Why senna tablet given at night ?

A member asked:

What is senna used for in medicine?

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