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I've taken over 50 laxatives the past two weeks, this is the third week(almost) and i was just wondering if it's going to do serious damage?
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See doctor: The amount of laxative use described is far more than would be considered proper. Please see your doctor to discuss why you would need laxatives and how to stop taking.
Answered 5/26/2015
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Overuse of laxatives: depending on the type of laxative taken, there maybe risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance and injury to tissue lining the intestine.
Answered 5/25/2015
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