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Hi i am 7 weeks pregnant and have bad constipation for the last week is there anything i can take which will not harm the pregnancy?
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Over the counter: Some patients benefit from over the counter stool softeners like Colace. Others prefer fiber supplements like Citrucel or Metamucil. Drinking more water and increasing fiber consumption helps as well.
Answered 12/30/2017
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