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Hi! ive been drinking movicol and probiotics for one week now due to constipation. it hasnt worked- is there another alternative?
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Fiber & exercise: Eating more vegetable and/or fiber supplement plus a regular exercise program with adequate water intake will likely be helpful. If you take probiotics, make sure that they are coated to prevent the stomach acid from deactivating or killing them.
Answered 11/11/2020
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