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Cousin had mult surg dr tried all med 4 bowels, he now takes bisacodyl1/2 pill for 4yrs an its only way he can hav a bm wonderin if magn may help inste?
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It's ok: Bisacodyl and other laxatives cause dependence after chronic use and ppl can't have bm without taking them. But half a pill is not a lot. Also, after multiple bowel surgeries, your cousin may need to take something to have bm. The only natural and harmless thing to take is high fiber and water . Next is colace (docusate sodium) the best stool softener because no side effect
Answered 10/6/2013
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