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A member asked:
I have tried taking senna laxative aswell as lactilose but neither seemed to work, i'm taking prednisolone but finding it very hard to digest my food.
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Not sure: Constipation may be different from hard to digest food. Prednisolone can cause stomach pain and ulcers, heartburn. For constipation, you can try non-prescription MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) powder, as well as milk of magnesia, docusate suppository, fleets enema, or check with your doctor about other prescription options.
Answered 6/30/2014
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