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Had a baby almost 3 months ago and now i have serious constipation?
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Constipation: Increase fiber. You can try colace (docusate sodium) 100mg 2x a day and senna 8.6 mg 2 at bedtime.
Answered 7/1/2013
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Stool softeners: If bisacodyl isn't working, you should consider either PEG 3350, milk of magnesia, (magnesium hydroxide) or both.
Answered 4/25/2015
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