what if I was useing exlax to lose weight, can it hurt me in any way?

Answer 1

YES! don't do it, it will KILL your colon. at least use slimfast or dexetrim or something designed for weight loss, not designed for other purposes. of course the best way to lose weight is to reduce caloric intake and increase activity. good luck, choose 2 b healthy!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The use of laxatives for weight regulation is one of the most medically dangerous and psychologically unsettling behaviors practiced by eating disordered patients. Laxatives work by artificially stimulating the bowel. Over time the bowel becomes dependent or addicted to the stimulant. In fact, the bowel develops a tolerance for the stimulant, which then requires the individual to use progressively larger doses or quantities to accomplish bowel movement. The long-term medical consequence of having a laxative-dependent bowel can be having to have a colostomy. Most patients can be detoxed or weaned from the laxatives, but this can be a very painful process requiring hospitalization. It is a very psychologically demanding task, because the principal side effect is rebound edema or bloating. This bloating or fluid retention is, of course, very frightening to individuals who already have an irrational fear of being fat. The good news is that most patients can be cured with informed treatment. It is however, a very painful process.

If you are considering using laxatives for weight control, there are several important facts you should know:
Studies have shown that by the time food gets to the bowel, 70% to 80% of the calories in the food have been absorbed. Laxatives are actually a very poor tool for weight control.


What fools people into thinking that they are losing weight is that laxatives cause dehydration, so when the person steps on the scale the numbers are lower. But they are lower due to fluid loss, not a reduction in body mass. The cruel next step is that within 24 hours the body will attempt to replace the fluids, usually at a level that is above normal for the individual. So when they get on the scale the next day, their weight is actually higher than before they took the laxatives due to the rebound edema. The individual usually panics and takes more laxatives, which will temporarily lower her or his weight again, but will eventually provoke even more rebound edema. This sets in motion a very vicious cycle of yoyo fluid balance, which provokes more and more laxative use.

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Health Tip: Don't Overuse Laxatives
(HealthDay News) -- People who don't drink enough liquids or eat enough natural fiber may be more prone to constipation and laxative abuse.

Those with eating disorders also may be at higher risk of taking too many laxatives.

According to the Baystate Health System of New England, laxative abuse is dangerous and can cause damage to the muscular functions of the bowel. The practice can also affect the body's electrolyte system and its ability to absorb some medications.

There are natural alternatives to laxatives, such as drinking more water, eating more vegetables and grains, going to the bathroom when you feel the urge, and exercising regularly. Check with your doctor to determine what kinds of laxatives are safe and how often they should be used.
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Answer 4

Absolutely. You need to digest your food with the muscles in your digestive system, not through chemical means. Plus, once you lose weight with ExLax, you'll put it back on when you stop using it. Try diet and exercise, it's slower,but much more healthy and longer lasting.

Answer 5

You could easily get dehydrated! If you feel like you absolutely have to do this, a safer way might be to use Diurex, is a diuretic pill that gets rid of water weight. Just make sure that you drink THE FULL EIGHT GLASSES of water and add in some gatorade for the electrolytes.

Answer 6

Most definitely, yes. Things like diuretics and laxatives are only good on a short term basis for the specific purpose they are intended. By using a laxative to lose weight, you deprive your body of nutrients it needs to function. Excessive use of laxatives can lead to serious health problems and eating disorders.

Answer 7

That is a bad way to lose weight. I would recommend trying a healthier way of losing weight, such as working out and eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water. But you don't want to try harmful things that will hurt your body.

Answer 8

Yes it can hurt you. It may dehydrate you. There r other ways of losing weight. Try ediets.com

Answer 9

Yes, its "washing" away the vitamins and vital liquid first. That is not a healthy way to lose weight.

Answer 10

Isn't this called bulimia? Dont do it. If you want to look good, hit the gym 3X per week and eat smaller frequent meals rather than 3 large ones. You'll look better and feel better.