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How should i make myself have a bowel movement after being on narcotics for a week?
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See below: On a daily basis while on narcotics, take a stool softener like colace, dulcolax, or senna. Alternatively, you can use MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) or other liquid laxatives. Finally, you can do an enema at home with a kit. All of these options are available otc at most pharmacies.
Answered 6/30/2014
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