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  2. 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]

  3. Domperidone - Wikipedia

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    Furthermore, anti-nausea drugs, such as metoclopramide, which do cross the blood–brain barrier, may worsen the extrapyramidal symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Domperidone can be used to relieve nausea and gastrointestinal symptoms in Parkinson's disease; it blocks peripheral D 2 receptors but minimally crosses the blood-brain barrier in ...

  4. Escitalopram (Lexapro): Everything You Need to Know Before ...

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    In general, large-scale studies do tend to show that long-term use of antidepressants is associated with weight gain side effects. However, study data on escitalopram and weight changes is very ...

  5. 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 ...

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

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    (The majority of over-the-counter laxatives haven’t been shown to improve abdominal symptoms.) Others may falsely believe that they need to have at least one bowel movement every 24 hours.

  7. Senna glycoside - Wikipedia

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    Senna glycoside, also known as sennoside or senna, is a medication used to treat constipation and empty the large intestine before surgery. [1] [5] The medication is taken by mouth or via the rectum. [1] [6] It typically begins working in around 30 minutes when given by rectum and within twelve hours when given by mouth. [3]

  8. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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    Laxatives are not a safe, effective, or long-lasting way to lose weight. They can cause uncomfortable, and potentially dangerous, side effects when used on a long-term basis, and the only weight ...

  9. 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.