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Is It Safe To Take Sennosides With Docusate 100-mg For Constipation?
After about 8 years of constipation due to narcotic medication prescribed for chronic pain, I learnt from online blogs on constipation about sennoisides and it is the best laxative which has worked like charm, I take one tablet for lunch and two with dinner along with one 100mg docustate sodium. It is the best relieve I ever had. My question is, Is it safe to take it for long term, Is it ok to take with meal?
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
Hello,
I understand your concern. It is safe to take sennosides and docusat together but they, just like any other laxative, are not suited for long term use. The risk of the bowel getting "lazy" and "forgetting" to move on their one without the stimulation that laxatives provide is high. Taking fiber tablets/capsules with your meals and plenty of water is a better suited long time solution, reserving laxative use only when absolutely necessary.
Wishing you all the best.
I understand your concern. It is safe to take sennosides and docusat together but they, just like any other laxative, are not suited for long term use. The risk of the bowel getting "lazy" and "forgetting" to move on their one without the stimulation that laxatives provide is high. Taking fiber tablets/capsules with your meals and plenty of water is a better suited long time solution, reserving laxative use only when absolutely necessary.
Wishing you all the best.
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