Constipation Questions (Page 3)

Should you eat before or after drinking a bottle of magnesium citrate?

Wondering if eating before or after; or at all works with ingesting a bottle of magnesium citrate?

Is it OK to drink coffee immediately after taking Linzess?

I have chronic constipation due to extra twists and turns in my bowels. I was prescribed this med 3 weeks ago but it hasn't worked. I know I'm not supposed to eat for an hour but I've been drinking coffee with it in the morning. Is that preventing it from working?

Fleet Enema - I took an enema about 3 hours ago no water has been released I feel as if I have to go

... but I think hemorrhoids are what's blocking it. I've tried pushing taking a little more liquid and still nothing. My stomach and rectum are very sore please tell me what I should do at this point

HELP PLEASE, Conspationed, took Miralax 4 days, cramping but not doing anything?

Can you take Miralax to soften stool, and Dulcox together to help me go.

The Do's and Don'ts of Treating Constipation

Methadone - has anyone tried Nutridone? It's a vitamin supplement that is suposed to get rid of the?

... sugar cravings, give you energy, get rid of the hot flashes and sweats, and the constipation. It also aids in libido. It is formulated for people w/Hep C. It has no iron and contains Milk Thistle, which I know are both supportive of a healthy liver. So, I was wondering if it's too good to... read more

Wellbutrin - Will constipation side effect go away?

I started a small dose of Wellbutrin (not SR or XL) a week ago and the only unpleasant side effect I have is constipation (with upper GI discomfort). The problem is, I already have moderate-to-severe constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and must take a prescription medication... read more

There is a FDA petition to get Miralax off the market. What can you share about the side effects?

... listed and the serious problems that have been reported to the FDA for the last ten years without an action, even though the FDA came out and warned in 2011 that neuropshychiatric events were possible. Three or more children have died from seizures from this? Is this safe for children since it... read more

Does tramadol cause opiod induced constipation?

Is there anything OTC comparable to Lactulose?

I am taking Lactulose and it works well for me. My doctor wonders why I would always need it. Miralax doesn't work for me. Is there anything OTC that is comparable to Lactulose so that I don't have to depend on a doctor to get the help I need? Thanks

Bisacodyl - My dulcolax expired 3 years ago. Can I take it?

Is it possible for amitiza to cause weight gain?

Hello- for the past 3 months I have been taking amitiza for my ibs in combination with dulcolax. After months of not seeing results from other medications, this actually worked! I am no longer chronically constipated, and my doctors are considering dropping the dosage given my progress. HOWEVER in... read more

How long before stomach issues truly resolve once you stop Aimovig?

I took Aimovig 70mg for 5 months. I am now on Emgality. How long after you stopped taking Aimovig before your constipation/stomach issues began to resolve? I know it can stay in your system for 120 days, but I would think as it’s strength diminishes my constipation should also get better?... read more

Should I give dulcolax to my 7 yr old daughter for constipation?

she has always been constipated she also has a mild mental disabilaty nothing helps her constipation for long.

Senna-Lax - What is the Difference in Sennosides and Bisacodyl?

Have used Bisacodyl 5 mg for constipation and wondering how it compares to sennosides 25 mg