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2. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Ro shares the skinny on laxatives for weight loss, as well as better ways to lose weight sustainably and safely. ... Bulk-forming laxatives: These are medications such as Metamucil ...

3. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Bulk-forming laxatives, also known as roughage, are substances, such as fiber in food and hydrophilic agents in over-the-counter drugs, that add bulk and water to stools so they can pass more easily through the intestines (lower part of the digestive tract). [2] Properties. Site of action: small and large intestines; Onset of action: 12–72 hours

4. With laxatives in high demand, doctors warn not to take them ...

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   People taking laxatives who experience sudden weight loss, blood in their stool or constipation lasting more than three months should see a doctor, said Dr. Satish Rao, a professor of medicine at ...

5. Methyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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   Methyl cellulose is used to treat constipation and is classified as a bulk forming laxative. [2] It works by increasing the amount of stool present which improves intestinal contractions. [2] [3] Effects generally occur within three days. [2] It is taken orally with sufficient water. [3] Side effects may include abdominal pain. [3]

6. Are laxatives the 'budget Ozempic'? Doctors warn about weight ...

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   Laxatives are not a weight-loss aid, but doctors worry some people are still not getting the message — especially as they look for cheaper, more accessible alternatives to weight-loss drugs like ...

7. Lactitol - Wikipedia

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   Lactitol is a laxative and is used to prevent or treat constipation, [5] e.g., under the trade name Importal. [6] [7] In February 2020, Lactitol was approved for use in the United States as an osmotic laxative for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults. [8] [9] [10]