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A member asked:
Dr said take 2 senna-s daily for constipation from my aimovig. it clears me out like im ready for a colonoscopy. will just 1 pill a day work?
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Yes: If you find that 2 senna-s are too much, try going down to one tablet. Senna-s contains 2 ingredients, one is stool softener, docusate sodium, and the seconds, senna compounds, that have a stimulant action. You may also find that using just the stool softener is adequate to keep constipation under control, or combining and taking one of each may be just right.
Answered 1/7/2019
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