Question:
What is a safe stool softener that can be used daily???
— gigi_c (posted on October 2, 2008)
October 2, 2008
I use a fibre drink that is sugarfree (Metamucil). I just mix with water
and drink. Keeps soft and regular.
— jennifer1976
October 2, 2008
My surgeon told me the same thing. He said "Colace." Colace is
sold at most pharmacies, Wal-Mart, etc. Wal-mart has it in Generic brand
too, which is cheaper.
— Gina S.
October 2, 2008
My surgeon told me the same thing. He said "Colace." Colace is
sold at most pharmacies, Wal-Mart, etc. Wal-mart has it in Generic brand
too, which is cheaper. Colace is a stool softener, but it's not a
"laxative" which is a good thing because the bod can become
addicted/dependent upon laxatives, whereas stool softeners don't produce
that effect.
— Gina S.
October 2, 2008
My Dr. prescribes a prenatal vitamin for almost all of his post-operative
patients and it has a stool softener right in it. The name of the
vitamins is called Pre-Care Premier prenatal vitamins.
— katiecakes
October 2, 2008
I used Miralax in the beginning. Easy to take in just a few ounces of
water. Now, I take generic Senna with a stool softener at night before bed
and that seems to work. I cut the pills in half so that I'm sure I get the
medication, as it has a heavy coating on it. Good Luck!
— Shirley D.
October 2, 2008
I've tried stool softeners, and they're OK, but many physicians warn agains
stool softeners or laxatives for long term usage. The stool softeners
stopped working for me after a few months. I now use an herbal tea for
"more natural" mornings. Seems to work well. I take it at about
10 PM each night, and the next AM, no issues. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
October 3, 2008
magnesium
— .Anita R.
October 3, 2008
Take it!! It won't hurt, and you don't want pressure around the stitches,
or a bad digestive problem. You need to get rid of waste ASAP. I also stay
on it several months after any surgery.
— Barb McGraw
October 3, 2008
i buy the walmart brand of stool softener WITHOUT the stimulant in it --
read the package and be careful -- been taking them for 2 years without a
problem -- 2 a day -- good luck
— RCassety
October 3, 2008
HI! My husband and I use Benefiber. It comes in a green plastic container
and it's great. It's in a powder form and it dissolves in liquid. I put
it in my coffee in the morning and my husband bought these little
individual flavored tea's that are put out by Benefiber, he loves it!
— MySonsMama
October 3, 2008
The only actual "stool softener" I am aware of is Colace (generic
name is docusate or docusate sodium). Some companies mix it with a
laxative... so make sure you are getting one that is just stool softener.
Fiber acts as a stool softener too, but is usually categorized as
"fiber supplement" or "fiber laxative"... these include
Benefiber, Fibersure, Metamucil, Psyllium, etc.
You might want to check with your doctor and see if he has any preference.
Some fibers can cause gas but this can usually be avoided by starting with
1/4 - 1/2 the recommended dose and increasing it gradually.
Stool softeners and fiber supplements are both safe to take daily over
longterm.
Best wishes.
— mrsidknee
October 3, 2008
My doctor had also told me Colace. It is more gentle on the tummy
— tysweetpea
October 3, 2008
I use the benefiber supplement. I put it in any drinks, pudding cups,
jello, different foods and it dissolve without an after taste. It works
well for me.
— Toby2
October 5, 2008
my Dr. has given me Miralax or the generic is ( Polyethylene Glycol ) most
ins. will pay for the generic, even though it is over the counter. It works
really well !
— pam74
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