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How Can I Taper Off From Herbal Laxatives And Senna?
Question: I have been on a herbal laxative with senna in it daily for about 18 months. how can i get off it.
Brief Answer:
Can be stopped immediately
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
You can stop taking senna and herbal laxative as it is not known to cause any withdrawal effects.
If you are aiming to shift over from senna and herbal laxative then the ideal solution for you would be to take isapghol husk 2tsp morning and night mixed with water. I usually recommend syp lactulose for my patients, it is free of side effects, safe and effective.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
I wish you good health and as speedy recovery
Regards
Can be stopped immediately
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
You can stop taking senna and herbal laxative as it is not known to cause any withdrawal effects.
If you are aiming to shift over from senna and herbal laxative then the ideal solution for you would be to take isapghol husk 2tsp morning and night mixed with water. I usually recommend syp lactulose for my patients, it is free of side effects, safe and effective.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
I wish you good health and as speedy recovery
Regards
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