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Could Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Treat Constipation?
Hello, my husband went to the ER with complaints of constipation. He was given a prescription for sodium polystyrene sulfonate, however the pharmacist stated that he had never heard of giving this medication for constipation, was this a wrong prescription?
Thu, 15 Oct 2015
Hello,
The recommended use of sodium polystyrene sulfonate is in treatment of high blood levels of potassium. It is not recommended in patients with constipation.
I would advise against taking this medication solely to treat constipation. There are several alternative medications that can treat constipation. I would advise you to ask your pharmacist for the best treatment for constipation.
All the best.
The recommended use of sodium polystyrene sulfonate is in treatment of high blood levels of potassium. It is not recommended in patients with constipation.
I would advise against taking this medication solely to treat constipation. There are several alternative medications that can treat constipation. I would advise you to ask your pharmacist for the best treatment for constipation.
All the best.
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