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Is senokot (senna) an effective diet pill?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No, it's a laxative: Laxatives are not effective diet pills. You lose water and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, etc), not calories, not fat, you just get dehydrated-not real weight loss. Take enough and you screw up your bowel and kidneys.

Answered 11/6/2012

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