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Dr prescribed me albendazole, took 400mg yesterday and nothing happened and 400mg today and so far nothing. will i see worms come out in my stool. im constipated so have not had bowl movement yet. im worried should i take a laxative?

Q: dr prescribed me albendazole, took 400mg yesterday and nothing happened and 400mg today and so far nothing. will i see worms come out in my stool. im constipated so have not had bowl movement yet. im worried should i take a laxative?

: What was the worm you were being treated for. Ascaris, roundworm infection is the only one in which you might see dead worms. A light laxative or a heavy fruit diet might help but I wouldnt worry too much.

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What was the worm you were being treated for. Ascaris, roundworm infection is the only one in which you might see dead worms. A light laxative or a heavy fruit diet might help but I wouldnt worry too much.

Answered 4/13/2021

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A member asked:

Dr prescribed me albendazole, took 400mg yesterday and nothing happened and 400mg today and so far nothing. will i see worms come out in my stool. im constipated so have not had bowl movement yet. im worried should i take a laxative?

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