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What are stool softeners?
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Constipation: Stool softeners are drugs used to do exactly what they are called: soften stool so that it's easier to have a bowel movement w/o straining. In theory, they should do nothing to your bowel as opposed to laxatives which can draw water from your bowel to keep stool soft or irritate your bowel to move stool along. While it's ok to take stool softeners regularly, try to avoid chronic stimulant laxative.
Answered 4/9/2020
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How much time does it usually take for stool softeners to work?
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I am constipated all the time and for weeks.I only would drop out stools when i have stools softeners.i had this problem for the last 2years.Need help?
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