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What Are The Side Effects Of Laxative Drugs?

I am dye for my period this week, I have been drinking Smooth Move Laxative tea for about a few days now, I ve yet to get my period and I haven t been sexually active in 75 days and got my period on time the past few months, can the laxative tea be stopping my period to come?
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum
I understand your concern. Chronic laxative use can cause following,
a. Dehydration
b. Malabsorption
c. Vitamin and mineral deficiency
d. Bloating sensation etc
Please, send details regarding the contents of your laxative tea for information on the effect of it on your periods.
All the best.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Laxative Drugs?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum I understand your concern. Chronic laxative use can cause following, a. Dehydration b. Malabsorption c. Vitamin and mineral deficiency d. Bloating sensation etc Please, send details regarding the contents of your laxative tea for information on the effect of it on your periods. All the best.