Is it possible to develop a physiological tolerance to laxatives?

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Is it possible to develop a physiological tolerance to laxatives?

2006-11-29 04:53:45 · 3 answers · asked by Chuck Dhue 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care

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Absolutely. If you're having "problems "and want to take a laxative, try eating prunes or figs daily and increase the ammount of water you drink every day. At least 8 cups a day is the minimum reccomendation.

2006-11-29 06:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by Bethe W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it depends on what laxative you are using, if you use the stimulant laxatives which stimulate the movement and the contractions of the intestine, the intestines will become lazy with time that they won't stimulate much without the medicine. So it is better to avoid using such laxatives for long time.

2006-11-29 13:11:30 · answer #2 · answered by Dima 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes . Your body gets used to it.

2006-11-29 12:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋