HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I took senokot (senna) today, just went to bathroom but did not clear me out. scared to eat..and going to friends cottage tmro. will it wear off by tmro?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

No: You need a regular habit of fluids, exercise and fiber, if you are having constipation there are many safe remedies OTC but no guarantees it will be done

Answered 8/18/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Should wear off: Senokot (senna) is a mild laxative with a stool softener in it and should not cause a heavy effect a day later although some stool softness may persist.

Answered 8/18/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Yes: the effects of senokot is short acting. try some miralax (polyethylene glycol) it takes longer but is more gentle

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 8/18/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I am Female mid 30s every couple of weeks i get constipation ,i eat fresh fruit ,vegetables i cook from fresh ,i exercise every day I drink water ,but still get constipated .I get things moving with Senna capsules is this normal for some women?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do I have tape worm ? Worried to death . White pebbles looking stuff in my poop . I dont have other Symptoms. But I saw it and now Im afraid . Do senna kill parasites ? . I did not eat anything with seeds . please help?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I take Senna once a week for years now to help constipation,drink plenty of water i eat right diet.When constipated i have strong metalic odour from my mouth .But dentist says i have very good oral health,what else could it be from? Constipation?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I have Thalassemia Trait, i take Senna once week years now to get things moving,i eat a very good diet, lots of fruit and veg and lots of water. My partner says i can get a strong metalic odour from my mouth But Good Oral health,from constipation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Although have a high fibre diet with rice ,still get constipation which lasts for 5-7 days at a time regularly although i do admit eat chicken and pork twice a day .Senokot works next day but don't want to keep taking it as want natural,Ideas please?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I took senna at about 6pm, should I expect to wake up in the morning and need to go to the bathroom?
Dr said take 2 senna-s daily for constipation from my aimovig. It clears me out like Im ready for a colonoscopy. Will just 1 pill a day work?
I have severe constipation. I only have 250 mg colace. I'm scared to take it bc I cramp from senna tea ( effective) and I just had surgery ( ectopic o?
I am constipated rather frequently even if i eat plenty of fiber and always drink water. I take senna when i need to, but what could be the cause?
I have constipated for 5+ yrs. Dr tell me IBS or eat more fiber. Eat plenty of fruits veg. I have been taking senna cascara for over a yr is ths bad?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.