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2. Polystyrene sulfonate - Wikipedia

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   Polystyrene sulfonates are a group of medications used to treat high blood potassium. [1] Effects generally take hours to days. [1] They are also used to remove potassium, calcium, and sodium from solutions in technical applications. Common side effects include loss of appetite, gastrointestinal upset, constipation, and low blood calcium. [1]

3. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   What Are Laxatives? Laxatives are usually over-the-counter medications designed to help those dealing with constipation and having trouble with bowel movements. Usually, laxatives are a ...

4. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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   Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. [3] [4] It is administered orally for constipation, and either orally or rectally for hepatic encephalopathy. [3] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation. [1] [2]

5. Potassium binder - Wikipedia

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   Potassium binders are medications that bind potassium ions in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby preventing its intestinal absorption. This category formerly consisted solely of polystyrene sulfonate, a polyanionic resin attached to a cation, administered either orally or by retention enema to patients who are at risk of developing hyperkalaemia (abnormal high serum potassium levels).

6. IBS affects at least 1 in 10 Americans. Here's what causes it ...

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   Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is among the most common gastrointestinal conditions today.It affects some 10% to 15% of people in the U.S., per the American College of Gastroenterology.A ...

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

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   Some people have been treating laxatives like a “budget Ozempic,” The Wall Street Journal reported in September 2023, a reference to the blockbuster Type 2 diabetes drug many Americans are ...

8. 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

9. Backed Up? Skip the Over-the-Counter Stuff and Try These ...

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   Some medications, such as opiate pain relievers, can cause constipation as a side effect due to their mechanism of action. If these medications are needed, utilizing concomitant agents such as ...