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A member asked:

Took ex lax lastnight can i take it again today to get all of it out? i poo'd but it also gave me stomach cramps after but nothing rlly coming out..

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Irritant effect: Avoid laxatives which armature, like Ex-lax. Seek medical attention. Increase daily intake of bran, cereals, fresh fruit, vegetables and consume at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2015

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