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A member asked:
I have ibs c. what is the difference between linzee and exlax. they are both stimulates.
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No,totally different: Linzess is not a laxative! it acts locally in intestines in two ways: helping to calm pain-sensing nerves ; accelerating bowel movements. It is taken once daily to proactively treat both ibs-c ; chronic idiopathic constipation. Ex-lax is a stimulant laxative, that cannot safely be taken daily without risk of dependency. It triggers rhythmic contractions of intestine causing cramps ; nausea.
Answered 4/11/2016
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