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Can laxatives trigger cyclic vomiting? i have cvs and laxatives sometimes seem to trigger cyclic vomiting.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cyclical vomiting: Cvs has various triggers including the use of laxatives.

Answered 2/23/2014

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