A member asked:

I think i may have severe constipation. no prior hx of const. took lax 2x over 3 days prior to taking mag citrate today 6 hrs ago. minimal response?

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Dr. Mary Clifton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Mag citrate works: You should be able to move your bowels after the mag citrate. Sometimes, constipated patients also benefit from a suppository or a small enema to help the bowels move from the bottom up, in addition to from the top down.

Answered 10/5/2016

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