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When bowel movements are irregular then
stool becomes hard and also it becomes difficult to pass; laxatives soften the stool and stimulate the intestines to evacuate. There are different laxative which includes
fiber laxatives, hyperosmotics, stimulants and softeners. The mode of action of each laxative varies for example fiber laxatives increases the bulk of fecal matter, whereas hyperosmotics increases the water content. Etc. Generally laxatives are safe but one of the side effects of laxative is
headache.
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