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I am taking prilosec once a day and have become constipated, is it safe to take a laxative at night?
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Yes: There should be no interaction between prilosec and common laxatives like mom,mag.sulfate, dulcolax,miralax,etc.
Answered 6/9/2020
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Yes: However is always good to consider the possible causes of constipation. Like not drinking enough water, eating dry foods, no get enough exercise. Try increasing activities,w water and fiber in the diet. If indicated by age Colonoscopy or GI consult
Answered 11/20/2015
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