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A member asked:

Does laxatives such as senna help you lose weight? if so what kind of weight fat, water, etc?

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NO: just eliminates colon waste ( feces ).

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/17/2017

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Laxatives : They don't help with weight loss

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 5/10/2017

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Is it safe to drink those laxative teas with senna in them on a daily basis?

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I know stimulant laxatives even laxatives in general have cautions against chronic use. Is it okay to take Senokot (senna) one day each week? If not, 1d/2wk?

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Should I take a laxative pill when I already drank senna leaf tea in the morning?

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Is senokot (senna) laxatives safe during pregnancy?

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Is it safe to take over-the-counter senna laxative every day to relieve constipation?

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