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Ibs. took a stimulant laxative twice in one week as the first time didnt work. (3-4 days apart). took a dose this morning and only started working 12 hours later. been having severe nausea for the last 6 hours on and off. is that from the laxative?

Q: ibs. took a stimulant laxative twice in one week as the first time didnt work. (3-4 days apart). took a dose this morning and only started working 12 hours later. been having severe nausea for the last 6 hours on and off. is that from the laxative?

: With that provided timeline adverse effect of the laxative is possible. Unfortunately, you did not give the laxative name so we can look it up for more info.

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With that provided timeline adverse effect of the laxative is possible. Unfortunately, you did not give the laxative name so we can look it up for more info.

Answered 2/16/2022

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A member asked:

Ibs. took a stimulant laxative twice in one week as the first time didnt work. (3-4 days apart). took a dose this morning and only started working 12 hours later. been having severe nausea for the last 6 hours on and off. is that from the laxative?

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