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Constipation for 3 months. have colposcopy booked for march. fam doc told me to take docusate sodium. been taking it for a month. not working any mor?
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Chronic constipation: In addition to docusate constipation may respond to excersize, increased water, fiber, fruits, vegetables and laxatives.
Answered 9/10/2018
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