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Hi, i'm suffering ibs, and i'm severely constipated. i'm taking 100 billion strain probiotic how long can i take it?
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Few weeks: I would suggest that if after a week or two it is not better, see a doctor for a prescription or get miralax (polyethylene glycol)
Answered 10/24/2014
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Forever!: No harm has been shone from taking probiotics.
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