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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Dulcolax
How do I wear off Dulcolax abuse - I have been taking 3 then 4 and went as high as 6 every night - I do not want to go on like this. I ve been taking them for three or four years . Please help me I am so uncomfortable - I threw all pills out and now I cannot have a normal bowel movement. B
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
Hi,
You can take more fiber-rich food and gradually decrease the dose of Dulcolax.
During the initial days, you can try laxative syrups also.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can take more fiber-rich food and gradually decrease the dose of Dulcolax.
During the initial days, you can try laxative syrups also.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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