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Do you have multiple bowel movements within a few hours after using a suppository? or is it just once? and can you take a laxative at the same time that you take a suppository?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Bowel: The amount and number of stools can vary depending on the amount of constipation. Taking a laxative along with the suppository should be fine.

Answered 4/17/2020

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A member asked:

Do you have multiple bowel movements within a few hours after using a suppository? or is it just once? and can you take a laxative at the same time that you take a suppository?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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