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Constipated with hemorrhoids. stool too big. took a little mom. no relief. are fleet glycerin suppositories safe & effective? i have a phobia of meds

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Very.: Very safe AND very effective. You may have a phobia of meds, but constipation or impaction will make a believer of you.

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2020

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A member asked:

Constipated with hemorrhoids. stool too big. took a little mom. no relief. are fleet glycerin suppositories safe & effective? i have a phobia of meds

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

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