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Castor oil is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Laxative

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

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