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Best way to help constipation from suboxone. a long term solution vs short term relief like ex lax?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Potassium and Prunes: Potassium is a powerful agent for cleaning the colon walls. the collateral benefit from the potassium is reducing anxiety and depression. Natural sources for potassium are spinach, carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, cauliflower, alfalfa sprouts and goat milk. However for constipation constipation take potassium supplement 1000 – 3000 mg/day with food. Keep up a good job!

Answered 5/18/2014

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See below: Consider colace (docusate sodium) or mralax

Answered 7/25/2017

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