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I've gone from heavily abusing laxatives to now being down to just 2 a day. is this dangerous to cut back on too abruptly? i can't see a doctor.
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No it is not dangero: As long as you are better and getting good BMs you can cut back the way you are doing.It is ok
Answered 4/18/2017
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