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I hvent pooped in 6 days. what kind of laxatives would be good?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Several choices.: Bisacodyl oral or suppository, enemas with warm water or with mineral oil are a good start.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/12/2014

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A member asked:

I hvent pooped in 6 days. what kind of laxatives would be good?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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