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Laxatives are a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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A male asked:

What is the best laxative?

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A 34-year old asked:

What are laxatives used for?

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A 32-year old asked:

How dangerous are laxatives?

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A 31-year old asked:

What is the mildest laxative?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Are laxative bad for the body?

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A 34-year old asked:

How often can I use laxatives?

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A 47-year old asked:

Can i take laxatives at age 16?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is taking laxatives bad for you?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Whats the best laxative for men?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is use of laxative habit-forming?

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A 45-year old female asked:

How often can you use a laxative?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can an adult use a child's laxative?

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A female asked:

Too many laxatives, what should I do?

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A 24-year old female asked:

What to do when laxatives don't work?

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A 19-year old female asked about a female:

What can taking to many laxatives do?

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A 30-year old asked:

What is the mildest form of a laxative?

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A 21-year old asked:

Is taking a lot of laxatives dangerous?

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A 32-year old asked:

Which laxatives are the most effective?

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A 33-year old asked:

What age do you have to be to buy laxatives?

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A 39-year old asked:

How do I know which laxative is right for me?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 50-year old asked:

How well does epson salts work as a laxative?

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A 17-year old female asked:

What can excessive use of laxative do to you?

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A 32-year old asked:

What are the dangers of long term laxative use?

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A 19-year old female asked about a female:

What are the effects of long term laxative use?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Is it unhealthy to take a laxative every month?

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A 40-year old asked:

I can't eat without taking laxatives, what to do?

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A 20-year old female asked:

How long will it take for 1 laxative to wear off?

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A 37-year old asked:

What happens to you if you take to many laxatives?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Why can't I produce a BM unless I take laxatives?

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A 17-year old female asked:

How long does a laxative pill last in your system?

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