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Can we take woman's laxative ? I feel a little constipated :)

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if i needed to, i would...but if you feel better, ask your dr.

(i find me eating pineapple helps me move things along)

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if i needed to' date=' i would...but if you feel better, ask your dr.

(i find me eating pineapple helps me move things along)[/quote']

Thank you! I'm trying pineapple juice but nothing :-/

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Thank you! I'm trying pineapple juice but nothing :-/

i dont do the juice, i do pineapple itself...maybe that could help...but id def say use one of those woman ones in pink box..

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i dont do the juice' date=' i do pineapple itself...maybe that could help...but id def say use one of those woman ones in pink box..[/quote']

Yes I took one already .. Thanks!

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I do, as necessary. They are after all, stool softeners!Good luck!Karen

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I questioned my doc about this. I was told to avoid the stimulant laxs unless absolutely needed. They recommended milk of mag- which I have tried and does work. However, I have started taking stool softeners daily- just one to prevent the need for the lax.

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I was told to take Collace... a stool softener. Very helpful and mild.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss; 156 lbs

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What is a woman's laxative?

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What is a woman's laxative?

Stool softener

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Miralax is non habit firming and mild. Many doctors recommend it!

Thank you!

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I was told to take Collace... a stool softener. Very helpful and mild.

Tom' date=' Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss; 156 lbs[/quote']

Thank you Tom!

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Your welcome.

I take Collace every night at bedtime. (2 capsules) I'm on a medication that makes me constipated. The Collace really helps.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs.

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Still confused. Have never heard a laxative referred to as male or female before. What would a male laxative be and why are there different ones for the different sexes?

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