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A member asked:
I've been taking senna 8.6 mg for 4 days and i haven't had a bowel movement yet. what could possibly be wrong?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Other laxatives: I would recommend you try milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) now instead of senna. You may need another "mechanism" to help relieve your constipation.
Answered 12/20/2015
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