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A member asked:

How many mg of stool softener should you take daily while on pain meds to reduce constipation? i'm post op for hemmoroidectomy.

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Stool Softener: With opiate pain medications, a stimulant laxative should be used along with a stool softener. A stool softener alone is not often sufficient with opiate pain medications. I would recommend 200 - 400 mg of a stool softener daily along with a stimulant laxative such as senna.

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Answered 6/26/2017

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