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I haven't had a bowel movement in 8 days. i took two dulcolax last night at 7:30 pm and it is now 8:20 am and still no bowel movement. ?

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Dr. M. Jan answered

Good idea.: Next time take 4 dulcolax tablets. Also take sennakot 2 tablets at night 2 or 3 times a week. This vegetable laxative will regularise your digestive system.

Answered 4/20/2019

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Take 4 Dulcolax: You seem to have bad constipation. Next time take 4 dulcolax at night. You need 2 tablets of vegetable laxative senakot every night regularly to help your digestive system. Also bulkt foods will help. Try eating okra twice a week.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

I haven't had a bowel movement in 8 days. i took two dulcolax last night at 7:30 pm and it is now 8:20 am and still no bowel movement. ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. M. Jan answered

Dr. M. Jan answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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