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Since i have taking cholesterol medication i have chronic constipation that i spent several minutes and more often to bathroom visit. causing overwt?
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No: Constipation may make your weight appear to be higher on a scale but it doesn't cause you to be fat. If you have constipation from your cholesterol medication, you can counteract it by eating a high fiber cereal with non-fat milk such as raisin bran, all bran, fiber one or any other cereal that contains > 5 grams of fiber per serving. Eat 1-2 servings every day. Initially, it may take 2-3 days.
Answered 3/15/2013
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All cholesterol meds: Can cause constipation. In addition to diet, be sure you are drinking 80-100 oz of caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily and drink an extra glass with each dose of the cholesterol med.
Answered 3/23/2014
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