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2. Here's When It's Actually Useful To Take An OTC Med If You're ...

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   Constipation can be the result of dehydration, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), poor diet, and taking various medications, says Jean Fox, MD, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic. Pelvic floor ...

3. Lubiprostone - Wikipedia

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   Lubiprostone, sold under the brand name Amitiza among others, is a medication used in the management of chronic idiopathic constipation, predominantly irritable bowel syndrome-associated constipation in women and opioid-induced constipation. The drug is owned by Mallinckrodt and is marketed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company.

4. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause ...

5. Enema - Wikipedia

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   Studies have shown that milk and molasses enemas have a low complication rate when used in the emergency department [20] and are safe and effective with minimal side effects. [21] Mineral oil functions as a lubricant and stool softener, but may have side effects including rectal skin irritation and leakage of oil. [22]

6. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   However, there may be some short-term side effects, such as diarrhea, nausea, bloating, vomiting, or stomach pain. Normally, these are manageable, but if used for weight loss, the side effects of ...

7. Polycarbophil calcium - Wikipedia

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   A study looked at the effects of calcium polycarbophil on general irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Fourteen patients with IBS-diarrhea and twelve with IBS-constipation were given calcium polycarbophil for eight weeks and their colon transit times were measured with radiopaque markers in the colon. The patients with diarrhea reported ...

8. Macrogol - Wikipedia

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   Side effects may include increased bowel gas, abdominal pain, and nausea. [3] Rare but serious side effects may include an abnormal heartbeat, seizures, and kidney problems. [8] Use appears to be safe during pregnancy. [9] [3] It is classified as an osmotic laxative: [4] It works by increasing the amount of water in the stool. [5]

9. Everything you need to know about the Mayo Clinic diet - AOL

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   The Mayo Clinic diet, a program that adheres to this notion, was developed by medical professionals based on scientific research, so you can trust that this program is based on science, and not ...