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Can docusate sodium cause a gout like painful reaction?
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No: This laxative cannot cause gout or any other joint inflammation.
Answered 11/2/2015
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Not to my knowledge: Common sideeffectsare:palpitations. Dizziness, fainting. Abdominal cramping, bloating, excessive bowel activity (eg, griping, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting), flatulence, perianal irritation. Sweating , weakness.
Answered 10/9/2017
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