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A member asked:

I am on lactulose but still not been to poo for 10 days is this bad and what should i do?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes its bad: Its rare for lactulose not to be effective, if dosed properly. Regardless, 10 days without a bm needs to be evaluated by a medical doctor asap before dire consequences set in.

Answered 3/24/2015

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