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What are the best laxitives?
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Depends: I like citroma and miralax, but if someone were pregnant i would use lactulose. Senna should not be used for long periods of time. Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a prescription laxative for chronic constipation.
Answered 10/30/2016
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