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Drank over half a bottle of mag citrate. 8 hours later, nothing! tried an enema but it was hard to insert due to hemorrhoid so i couldn't use it. er?

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Suppositories?: You can try a suppository instead. ER if you are having pain or fever or other alarm symptoms. Otherwise talk to your doctor

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/14/2015

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