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A member asked:

I'm 17 is senokot (senna) dual relief safe to take for constipation?

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Yes: Yes it is. But is it for chronic problems diet changes should ensue

Answered 1/1/2015

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Is it safe to take one laxative tablet (Senokot) per week in addition to increasing fibre, drinking lots of water and prune juice, to manage chronic constipation?

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Now that I'm paying attention to stools more..I'm noticing I get constipated once a month a week before my period and during. Even though I drink 2-2.5 L of water and lots of fiber. Normal? Is senokot safe to take once a month? That seems to help?

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