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I took ex-lax three hours ago but still can't go. the box says six hour. but it usually hits me within minutes. why can i still not go? feel the urge

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ex Lax: Ex Lax usually leads to a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Answered 9/6/2014

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