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High blood pressure, diabetic and have gastritis. is it ok if i take a stool softner like dulcolax cuz my bowel movements are pretty hard lately?
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O.k.for dulcolax.: You may take it.Since you have gastritis you may want to consult a gastroenterologist !
Answered 12/4/2012
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