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Is Frequent Defecation An Effective Method To Pass THC Detox Test?
Question: Hi. I have read that 85% of THC metabolites are eliminated via feces and 15% through urine. It thus seems to me that a strategy to pass a pre-employment drug test (I am a medical marijuana patient) would be to keep the bowels moving. I have constant constipation, and have been using Metamucil for the constipation so that I can pass the drug screen, but the Metamucil does not seem to be helping the constipation. Dulcolax definitely does, but i've read not to use it more than once or twice. So my question is: is frequent bowel movement a prerequisite for THC detox, and what is the best way to do it?
Stats: 59 years, 200 lbs, treadmill for an hour 2-3 times per week, burning 400 calories. Lots of fruits. 4-5 glasses of water a day (I know should be more). Does the lack of water affect the Metamucil? Thanks
Stats: 59 years, 200 lbs, treadmill for an hour 2-3 times per week, burning 400 calories. Lots of fruits. 4-5 glasses of water a day (I know should be more). Does the lack of water affect the Metamucil? Thanks
Brief Answer:
Ispaghula husk is effective alternative.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
I understand your concern.
Yes obviously a frequent and an effective bowel movement is a must to pass THC detox test.
This will naturally clear all major metabolites.
Dulcolax tablets should not be taken too often.
I generally recommend Ispaghula husk-1 bottle to my patients @1 tsp in full glass of water daily post dinner at bedtime for effective bowel movement as an excellent substitute to Dulcolax.Also it very much free of side effects.
Please check with your doctor if he also has a similar view and if he can prescribe these drugs to you.
Yes lack of water can affect Metamucil.You need to take at least 250 ml of water.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Ispaghula husk is effective alternative.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
I understand your concern.
Yes obviously a frequent and an effective bowel movement is a must to pass THC detox test.
This will naturally clear all major metabolites.
Dulcolax tablets should not be taken too often.
I generally recommend Ispaghula husk-1 bottle to my patients @1 tsp in full glass of water daily post dinner at bedtime for effective bowel movement as an excellent substitute to Dulcolax.Also it very much free of side effects.
Please check with your doctor if he also has a similar view and if he can prescribe these drugs to you.
Yes lack of water can affect Metamucil.You need to take at least 250 ml of water.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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