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Ihave just taken 2dulcolax pills 3 times in one week to combat constipation, but gave me diarrhea. is a week enough to cause dependence, or am i good?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

One week of: dulcolax or any laxative should not laxative dependence. It is best to prevent constipation from here on, by increasing fiber in your diet.

Answered 6/5/2014

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A member asked:

Ihave just taken 2dulcolax pills 3 times in one week to combat constipation, but gave me diarrhea. is a week enough to cause dependence, or am i good?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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