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Is it alrite to take laxatives while on anti biotic,anti inflammatory and alpha blocker for prostatitis? constipation everyday

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Dr. Jose Prieto-hernandez answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Best Stool Softener: Best use Docusate Sodium and high fiber diet! Avoid Laxatives while on antibiotic therapy so you don't mask if you develop antibiotic associated diarrhea!

Answered 4/11/2017

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