Different types of laxatives work in different ways, begin working at different times, and stay in the body for varying amounts of time, from minutes to days. Laxatives are medications that treat ...
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Which Stimulant Laxatives Work Best?
Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with ...
Based on all the ads for prescription laxatives, you may think that the country is gripped by an epidemic of hard-to-treat constipation. And the Food and Drug Administration seems to think so, too. It ...
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The myth about laxatives you need to stop believing
Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. When you lose weight on laxatives, it's from water ...
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