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How long does it take for your body to recover from laxative abbiuse if you took them for two years every day 30 tablets?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

That's a lot!: And you would probably never be able to get out of your bathroom. I assume that you are taking them because you feel constipated. The most common cause is your diet. Why don't you sit down and take a diet history of what you eat and how much for the next two weeks. Then make a virtual appt. or see a live gastroenterologist nearby. You may have mega colon and need bowel retraining (no kidding)!

Answered 6/8/2016

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Not long!: Laxatives can be habit forming but they do not cause addiction. So your body(Bowels) will get used to their absence and start adjusting its functions over 1 to 2 weeks. Tell us more....when did you stop using them and how have you done in terms of your bowel movements now(without laxatives)????

Answered 11/28/2017

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