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Does Garcinia Cambogia Cause Constipation And Stomach Pain?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2017
Question: Does Garcinia Cambodia cause constipation or stomach pains. Every since I started using it I am bloated, have terrible stomach aches and do have bowel movements but not what I consider adequate. I take laxatives, stool softners.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it most certainly can; take pantoprazole and plenty of water

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Yes, I am afraid it does. Some of the most common side effects of Garcinia cambogia include:

+Heart burn
+Dry mouth
+Abdominal discomfort
+Abdominal bloating
+Nausea
+Vomiting
+Dizziness
+Belching
+Irritability
+Increased gas
+At times even diarrhoea

I would recommend going off the laxatives and softners for a while, and if you have a bowel movement without the laxatives simply due to the Garcinia, then you need not continue with the stool softners or laxatives.

I also recommend the initiation of antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole, one tablet 15 minutes before each meal, along with plenty of water (at least 2-3 litres per day).

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (6 hours later)
It would sound like garcenia cambogia is what I need to go off! I have or have had every one of the symptoms. Thanks so much.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
My pleasure entirely ma'am

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You are always welcome ma'am.

Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Does Garcinia Cambogia Cause Constipation And Stomach Pain?

Brief Answer: Yes it most certainly can; take pantoprazole and plenty of water Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Yes, I am afraid it does. Some of the most common side effects of Garcinia cambogia include: +Heart burn +Dry mouth +Abdominal discomfort +Abdominal bloating +Nausea +Vomiting +Dizziness +Belching +Irritability +Increased gas +At times even diarrhoea I would recommend going off the laxatives and softners for a while, and if you have a bowel movement without the laxatives simply due to the Garcinia, then you need not continue with the stool softners or laxatives. I also recommend the initiation of antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole, one tablet 15 minutes before each meal, along with plenty of water (at least 2-3 litres per day). I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.