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Brother facing acute constipation.he is advised to take laxatives & stool softeners along with increase fiber & fluids.any med or anything he can do!

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Constipation: Fiber, fluids, stool softeners & laxatives are good standard recommendations. Don't forget exercise - seriously! Try to avoid medications if possible b/c no such thing as free lunch eg no side effects. PEG or Miralax appears safe enough after yrs of bowel prep to be available OTC. Amitiza (lubiprostone) & Linzess are 2 new meds. Make sure to find cause: hypothyroidism, colon cancer, narcotics, anticholinergics.

Answered 12/15/2016

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