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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.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/11/2013

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If i take a stimulant laxative at bedtime, will it interfere with Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) XR in the morning?

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A member asked:

I have IBS with constipation. I've tried miralax (polyethylene glycol) but it didn't help. I occasionally take stimulant laxatives as a last resort. What can I do relieve the symptoms? I eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water.

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A member asked:

How do you reverse the effects of laxatives? I took 2 stimulant laxatives and didn't realize I didn't need them till after i took them.

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A member asked:

Any laxative that can be taken regularly other than fiber pills? Those make it worse for me, and I've heard its bad to continue to use stimulant laxtiv

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A member asked:

Is a non stimulant laxative such as Phillips safe to use once a week. Miralax doesn't work for me.

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