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Do laxatives not work as well as before if used too often?
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Yes: Chronic laxative use may result in diminished colon transit. This is important to review with your doctor.
Answered 12/10/2014
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They are addicting: Laxatives can be really bad for you and damage your colon. They stop working after a while, and then you can't have a bm without taking them.
Answered 9/16/2013
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