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Will Senokot Taken For Constipation Harm Kidneys?

I have just been prescribed a blood pressure med that causes constipation. The doctor said to use Miralax which I don t care for so I started using Senokot but have some reservations because I have low kidney function. My question is....... will Senokot harm my kidneys? Another question......do you know of a med for blood pressure that does not cause constipation? I was on Metoprolol but I was losing my hair.
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
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calcium channel blocker can cause constipation. probably you were given that. other anti hypertensive medications like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors ( enalapril) or angiotensin receptor blockers( losartan), b blockers, alpha blockers and diuretics do not cause constipation. there is no direct evidence that Senna (send key) is harmful to kidneys but as it is a Ayurvedic medications it can cause interstitial nephritis.also overuse will lead to dependence.
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Will Senokot Taken For Constipation Harm Kidneys?

calcium channel blocker can cause constipation. probably you were given that. other anti hypertensive medications like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors ( enalapril) or angiotensin receptor blockers( losartan), b blockers, alpha blockers and diuretics do not cause constipation. there is no direct evidence that Senna (send key) is harmful to kidneys but as it is a Ayurvedic medications it can cause interstitial nephritis.also overuse will lead to dependence.