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Is it safe to take stool softener every day? i am experiencing a problem i only know as constipation.
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Back up plan: Would keep the stool softener as a back up plan. Good hydration, a diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and physical exercise are usually enough to prevent constipation.
Answered 5/18/2019
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