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Does bisacodyl 5mg have any effects to your weight loss?
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Bisacodyl: Bisacodyl is a stimulant type of laxative meant to be used for short term constipation and/or part of a prep for a procedure such as colonoscopy. In no way is this medication or similar laxatives part of a weight loss program. Unfortunately, some patients use laxatives and cause physical and emotional harm to themselves. You will not lose body fat by the use of laxatives; please consult your doc.
Answered 10/3/2016
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