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A member asked:
Is it true if you take senna with not enough water it will make it difficult to have a bowel movement?
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Probably not: Senna is a stimulant laxative; so unless the body is dehydrated, senna should not constipate. Fiber laxatives/supplements, however, do require extra fluid intake to prevent constipation, for they absorb water from the bowel to soften stool; if available fluid is inadequate, stool will be firm.
Answered 7/16/2012
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