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Can Magnesium Citrate And Ex-Lax Tablets Be Taken Together?
Question: Can I take magnesium citrate saline liquid after using ex lax. Ive taken exlax doe a few days now and only liquids soft stools are coming out after eating full meals. Also im on 100mg of Sertraline and 1mg of Klonopin (As Needed, Not Every Day). Any possible serious side effects? Thank You.
Brief Answer:
Hi do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM
Thank you for your query
I understand your concern
Well there is no problem taking magnesium citrate and ex lax together.
Only issue is to avoid taking both for a long duration of time.
Can take fiber supplement along with lactulose or lactitol instead of the two you are taking as they are less habit forming and also help in forming stool bulk.
Some try and reducing dose of the laxatives and substitute them with those I have mentioned after consulting your physician.
In addition take plenty of fluids, water orally.
Go for a regular walk.
Increase fiber in diet.
Jogging will help too.
Hope this answers your questions
Wish you a speedy recovery
Happy to help
Hi do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM
Thank you for your query
I understand your concern
Well there is no problem taking magnesium citrate and ex lax together.
Only issue is to avoid taking both for a long duration of time.
Can take fiber supplement along with lactulose or lactitol instead of the two you are taking as they are less habit forming and also help in forming stool bulk.
Some try and reducing dose of the laxatives and substitute them with those I have mentioned after consulting your physician.
In addition take plenty of fluids, water orally.
Go for a regular walk.
Increase fiber in diet.
Jogging will help too.
Hope this answers your questions
Wish you a speedy recovery
Happy to help
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
How donyou know if tou have bowel obstruction. I took magnesium citrate, passed soft stool then a bunch of liquid passed over 5 bowel movements. I havent had bowel movement in a day since but feel gassy and bloated. Could anxiety be preventing bowel movements. I am diagnosed with anxiety disorder .
Brief Answer:
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for your query
Well intestinal obstruction usually causes severe pain, vomiting, inability to pass stools and flatus for few days.
You are unlikely to be suffering from it. Bowel movement may be missed for a day or two after laxative use.
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for your query
Well intestinal obstruction usually causes severe pain, vomiting, inability to pass stools and flatus for few days.
You are unlikely to be suffering from it. Bowel movement may be missed for a day or two after laxative use.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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