Question:
are stimulant laxatives safe ???

I am constipated,and bought a package of laxatives with the stimulant-Bisacodyl 5mg in it , i couldn`t find any info on stimulant laxatives in the archives, i just don`t want to hurt myself, or anything so i am asking about it before i take it. i am 11 months postop thanks, open rny proximal 8/14/02 261.5/156/?    — nice n sweet B. (posted on July 13, 2003)

July 12, 2003
I also found a tea that is made ...its called smooth move...I think it works well......Its in the grocery store with all of the tea bags. Good Luck
   — Mandybub

July 12, 2003
My doctor recommends Phillips Milk of Magnesia but only as a last resort. They recommend a daily fiber supplement if you have continual problems with constipation. I use Bene-Fiber and it works pretty well. But I still do have bouts with constipation.
   — Cathy S.

July 12, 2003
milk of magnesia stopped working for me after a few weeks, besides being almost impossible to choke down. You might need a stool softener, like Colace, as well. Laxatives are known to be addictive, so be careful. Peri-Colace has the laxative and softener. Just be sure you're getting enough fluids in, as that's really the key.
   — Leslie F.

July 13, 2003
Usualy 4 oz's of coffee, 1 packet of sugar, and 1 thing of creamer works for me. I'm ususaly on the pot within 30 minutes of drinking. You do need to be careful of what laxitive you choose though, as you can get some very bad stomach cramps from it. I would recommend smooth moves tea. You can sweeten it with a packet of splenda, although it dosen't realy help with the taste. How long you let it seep depends on how strong you want it. Good luckk!
   — mellyhudel