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My x-ray showed feces on right side of stomach. drank magnesium citrate, had lose stool in two hours since then all movements watery.did it work?
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Yes: It appears to have worked better than needed. Please consider a laxative that is easier on your system in the future.
Answered 12/2/2015
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