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Docusate Questions

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Which drugs cause opioid-induced constipation?

Docusate sodium stool softener - can you explain the instructions more clearly?

Instructions for docusate sodium stool softener say to not take it for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Does that mean not to take it on 7 consecutive days or is it safe to occasionally take it once or twice per week over a longer period of time? Normally I seldom need it as long as I... read more

How long of a duration do you have to keep taking Dulcolax? What amount of time should you stop?

How long is it unsafe to keep taking the medication? What is to total amount of weeks a person should stop taking this product?

How long does Docusate medicine take to take affect?

I recently had laproscopic surgery on a hernia and I am currently taking docusate and i have had a bowel movement but my belly seems to be still hard

Docusate - How many bowel movements should I have a week or day?

How many capsules can a 68-year-old man take a day?

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