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Does taking laxatives all the time help u lose weight and is it safe for you?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Using laxatives: for weight loss is not safe and is dangerous. Please see your doc for a reasonable food plan, perhaps a nutritionist also. Please see a mental health professional to be screened for an eating disorder. Doing the above will keep you safer and help you find out the root of what is happening. Peace and good health.

Answered 5/18/2015

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