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I take stool softeners to deal with my constipation. the result is too many trips to the bathroom. i was told to take tums (calcium carbonate). i am not sure it works.?

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Dr. Harris Cohen answered

Fiber: If stool softeners are "too" effective, i recommend a daily trial of fiber and stopping the stool softeners.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I take stool softeners to deal with my constipation. the result is too many trips to the bathroom. i was told to take tums (calcium carbonate). i am not sure it works.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harris Cohen answered

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