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I am experiencing terrible constipation and am currently 27 weeks pregnant. is it safe to take a laxative like movicol while pregnant?
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Constipation: Consult your OB physician first, but at 27 weeks of pregnancy, most laxatives are permitted. For rapid relief, citrate of magnesium is very effective, and should not influence your pregnancy.
Answered 11/27/2018
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