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Is it healthy to take senokot-s every night for a week then off the pill for a week then back on every second week (one pill per night)?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Not recommended: Long term use of laxatives can disrupt your body's bowel function and is not recommended.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 1/24/2015

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dietary regulation: is a better way, but some people have to take mild laxatives and stool softeners and fiber supplements. constipation can be a pretty awful problem to fix. it does not sound like you are abusing laxatives.

Answered 9/11/2014

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A member asked:

Is it healthy to take senokot-s every night for a week then off the pill for a week then back on every second week (one pill per night)?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Dr Seibert agreed

Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

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