What can i take for consipation?

Many options.: There are many options over the counter for it. It is suggested to drink plenty of water. At least 8 glasses of water a day. Make sure to eat plenty of fiber including fruits and vegetables. They even make fiber tablets which you can take. They also make over the counter medications for constipation such as MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) which should be used as directed. See a physician for appropriate treatment and rec.

Constipation remedy: Assuming this is a new problem and no other symptoms are present, you should first modify your diet and avoid things that may be making you constipated. Drink plenty of water and increase your dietary intake of fruits and vegetables (hi fiber). Prunes or prune juice is a pretty good mild laxative. Over the counter docusate and senna are also effective. Discuss with your doctor if persistent.

Constipation: First, if you've not had a colonoscopy, it's time to consider it given your age. I recommend increasing fluid intake to no less than 2 quarts a day. Fiber such as metamucil or citrucel with a glass of water should be helpful. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) once daily can do it. If those measure don't work, it would be time to see a doc.