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Are glycerin suppository supposed to cause bad stomach cramps? i took half of one last week. safe to take another today? constipated and nothing works

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Usually very mild: cramping. If pain is severe there might be obstruction, see a doctor

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 8/31/2016

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