A 33-year-old member asked:

Has anyone used senokot (senna) tablets for constipation?

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Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered

Family Medicine 26 years experience

Yes: That is the typical use of senokot (senna).

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Is senokot (senna) used for constipation?

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Dr. Jennifer Diaboanswered

Pediatrics 24 years experience

Yes: Senokot (senna) may be used in the treatment of constipation.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Should you use senokot (senna) max strength for constipation?

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A 27-year-old female asked:

How many days may I use drugs with senna extract for constipation?

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A 17-year-old male asked:

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

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Is it safe to take just 1 senokot (senna) each week for constipation ? Or would i get too dependant ?

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My doctor prescribed me cvs senna laxitives for constipation is it okay to take it after eating dinner?

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