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Are laxatives habit forming ?

April 26, 2017diet Fitness habit Health India laxatives

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Are laxatives habit forming ?

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The laxative habit cannot be kicked “cold turkey” without serious health risks. If you think you are dependant on laxatives to move your bowel, consult with your doctor about how to gradually wean yourself off the laxative and discuss strategies to recover normal bowel function. If your doctor has prescribed a laxative, find out if it is still necessary to continue taking it. If your doctor has prescribed a laxative to help you to cope with the constipating side effects of a prescription medication or a supplement, talk with your doctor about your options. Important Health Point to Remember: Whether you are dependant on laxatives because your doctor has a prescribed long term use of a laxative, or dependent upon laxatives from self medicating, do not quit the laxative without talking to your doctor about how to reverse the habit.