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I took 45 mls of lactulose and im now scared to go to sleep incase i poo myself. is this possible?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Lactulose.: Thankfully, the effect of Lactulose is not immediate. If we take a dose before bed, we're generally ready to have our bowel movement by morning. Timing is everything.

Answered 2/22/2016

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A member asked:

I took 45 mls of lactulose and im now scared to go to sleep incase i poo myself. is this possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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