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I have been constipated for 3 days now will a laxative help?
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Yes: Try taking MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) - mix one capful in glass of gatorade and repeat every 15 mins till you have a bowel movement. Stop if you vomit or if belly hurts more.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: I suggest you try milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) or mag citrate. If no improvement, talk with your doctor.
Answered 1/22/2012
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