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2. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Exercise regularly. Regular physical activity can help with weight loss and weight maintenance. For the best results, aim to exercise at a moderate level for at least 30 minutes per day, three ...

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

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   Sonneville said regularly taking laxatives for issues other than constipation can also increase the risk of pancreatitis or kidney stones. Laxatives aren't the only option for constipation.

4. Are laxatives the 'budget Ozempic'? Doctors warn about ... - AOL

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   Take it if you have constipation, which can mean different things to different people, Chang says. A simple definition is having fewer than three bowel movements per week or having difficulty ...

5. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Lubricant laxatives are substances that coat the stool with slippery lipids and decrease colonic absorption of water so the stool slides through the colon more easily. Lubricant laxatives also increase the weight of stool and decrease intestinal transit time. [9] Properties. Site of action: colon; Onset of action: 6–8 hours; Example: mineral ...

6. Macrogol - Wikipedia

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   Macrogol 4000, pharmaceutical quality. Macrogol 3350, often in combination with electrolytes, is used for short-term relief of constipation as well as for long-term use in constipation of various causes, including in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease patients (an often-overlooked non-motor symptom) as well as constipation caused by pharmaceutical drugs such as opioids and ...

7. Bisacodyl - Wikipedia

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   Bisacodyl is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy.