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How long does constipation last after stopping vicodin/c section?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

You have 20 feet: Of bowel to be evacuated, so may take a while. Consider over the counter magnesium citrate to help move things along.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/4/2019

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