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I was constipated, so i took a laxative. it worked, but right after i was constipated again. this keeps happening. what should i do?
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Constipated?: Colonics & purges are popular but should be avoided & cannot be recommended (see earlier healthtap answers). Use of irritant laxatives are safe for the short-term only. Fiber supplements, stool softeners, & lavage agents like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) are safe. Rx drugs are available based on work-up of your cause of constipation. However, patients define "constipation" differently than doctors--what tests have U?
Answered 10/31/2015
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