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A member asked:
I took 2 senna last night but it doesn't work this morning. why?
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Give it time: You may need to give it a little more time...try adding colace or miralax to it.
Answered 6/9/2017
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But could you take Senokot (senna) one time every week or one time every two weeks on a long term basis?
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I haven't had a bowel movement for over 3 weeks. I'm taking senna but nothing works & i'm in great pain.
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