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A member asked:
Is it dangerous to take laxatives and colon cleansers? im severely constipated due to keto and phentermine. i cant consume too much fiber, help!
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Only use osmotic: laxative like Miralax, which works by adding body water to your lower intestine, I do not suggest anything else except 8-20 glasses of water/day.I suggest avoiding "colon cleansers" unless advised by a GI expert. Time for an examination.
Answered 4/19/2020
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