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4 days ago · BUT, there are a lot of medical risks that accompany the abuse of laxatives, whether the laxative be in pill, suppository, herbal, or liquid form. Below is a list of the problems that you will encounter if you begin the treacherous road of laxative abuse: Severe abdominal pain
5 days ago · Different changes in stool color: Green stools are usually of no concern and can be the result of foods in your diet or food coloring, or from bile if you are having green diarrhea and your intestines don’t have time to break it down. Yellow stools may be a sign of excess fat in stools due to celiac disease or problems with your pancreas.
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3 days ago · USES. LINZESS® (linaclotide) is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults and functional constipation (FC) in children and adolescents 6 to 17 years of age. “Idiopathic” means the cause of the constipation is unknown.
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4 days ago · It is normal for adults to have a bowel movement 2-3 times a day or once every three days. If, however, you pass over three days without a movement, the stool may harden and become hard to push out. In rare cases, constipation that is new or worsening may indicate a serious issue like medication toxicity or colorectal cancer.
4 days ago · Warnings. You should not use Movantik if you have a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of opioid withdrawal, such as anxiety, feeling irritable, sweating, chills, yawning, stomach pain, and diarrhea.
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- Before Taking This MedicineYou should not use Movantik if you are allergic to naloxegol, or if you have: 1. a blockage in your stomach or intestines.Some medicines can cause...
- How Should I Take Movantik?Movantik is usually taken once per day. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use...
- Movantik Dosing InformationUsual Adult Dose for Constipation - Drug Induced:Opioid-Induced Constipation - Chronic:Initial dose: 25 mg orally once a dayMaintenance dose: 25 mg...
- What Happens If I Miss A Dose?Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
- What Should I Avoid While Taking Movantik?Do not use any other laxatives that your doctor has not prescribed.Grapefruit may interact with naloxegol and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid...
- What Other Drugs Will Affect Movantik?Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may in...
4 days ago · You may try to lose weight by starving yourself, exercising excessively, or using laxatives, vomiting, or other methods to purge yourself after eating. Thoughts about dieting, food, and your body may take up most of your day—leaving little time for friends, family, and other activities you used to enjoy.
