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A member asked:

Is it safe to take stool softeners (1 sodium docusate 100mg) daily to deal with constipation from zofran (ondansetron)? i'm awaiting diagnosis for chronic nausea.

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Safe: You can take stool softeners daily if needed.

Answered 4/17/2015

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