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How much time does it take laxative pills to start kicking in?

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Depends: on the laxative and your anatomy. everyone has a different response to medications.

Answered 10/25/2015

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I keep losing ur site after I ask a question n i can't find an answer anywhere (if you've answered me that is) forgive me please! I'll try just one last time Why cant you take a laxative if you have a bowel obstruction and are still softeners ok?

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