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Dear dottor i am taking bisacodyl bp 5 mg for constipation and softner of stools can i continue to take medicine, ?
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Yes: U can continue using it but substitute with high fiber diet slowly!
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: You should not take on regular basis, try to take drug holiday, may be increase your fruit and vegetable intake. Also eat yogurt evryday that helps to colonize healthy bacteria in gut.Eat more liquid veggie and fruits not dry one like broccoli-not good when you have already constipation.
Answered 10/4/2016
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