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I have diaherra from powder laxative called lax a day and how can i treat it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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TINCTURE: OF TIME!!!!! Time will "cure" the effects of an oral laxative and you should NOT take MEDICATION to treat this! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 2/17/2016

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A member asked:

I have diaherra from powder laxative called lax a day and how can i treat it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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