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A member asked:
Why are laxatives not working for me? i took two 5mg pills in the past 3.5 hours and absolutely nothing!
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Patience: May take up to 8 hours. Water helps. And u may want to try glycerine suppository. If u start to develop a lot of pain, belly bloating or if u are not passing gas at all, u should seek medical help very soon.
Answered 10/26/2016
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