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Is it okay to take stimulant laxatives everyday?
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No.: Generally, it is not good to use stimulant laxatives daily. Your body can become dependent on them to have a bowel movement and your colon may lose the ability to have spontaneous contractions in order to expel stool.
Answered 11/11/2013
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