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A member asked:
If you take a couple of stool softer tablets every day can they be habit forming over a long period of time?
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Not in general: It is very important to prevent constipation. Stool softeners are not habit forming; If you keep needing to take the this mean that your body needs them to have regular stools. Other helpful suggestions to prevent constipation: drink plenty of water, lots of fibers in the diet and exercise
Answered 5/13/2014
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