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A member asked:

Could to help my body digest properly, but i still need more. is senna safe for every other day usage?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No - senna is best: for short term use. It should not be used longer than 7 days. Prolonged used may cause dehydration, reduced potassium levels, liver problems,cardiac arrhythmia and kidney damage.

Answered 9/6/2014

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Bootea contains senna peppermint hawthorn leaves,liquorice burdock &valerian root,psyllium seeds. You have 1 every otha nyt is it safe to use ongoing?

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I have severe constipation, i take senna every day and Dulcolax too. Can I do anything more?

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I take 10mg Lexapro 1a day & 1mg Klonopin 2 a day. Because of this Im starting to become constipated. Is it safe for me to take a senna root laxative tea before bed? I take first dose of Lexapro & Klonopin @ 7:20am and 2nd dose Klonopin @ 7:20 pm.

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Can you get constipated from switching from laxative to laxative? I couldn't poop for one day, so I took senna laxatives for two days, took prune juice for three days, still couldn't poop and now I'm trying to take magnesium citrate on my fourth day?

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Will Miralax (polyethylene glycol) work for constipation from pain meds? Im taking 2 doses/day and Im still not having regular bowel movements. Can I increase? Senna did not work. Fleets enema on sunday with good results

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