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Will laxatives give you the runs?
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Yes: Laxatives are used in the treatment of constipation. If they are used in too high a dose or for too long a time they will frequently cause diarrhea. This diarrhea should resolve with stopping the laxative which could later be restarted in lower doses or switched to another agent if still needed.
Answered 1/12/2013
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