What is the best way to get laxatives OUT of your system? I've just come of my period and I usually suffer from constipation after. I had really painful constipation earlier it was so bad I had to take 4 really strong painkillers and it still didn't help. In desperation I took one Ex-lax (maily senna) and one Dulco-lax (luctulose main ingrediant) at pretty much the same time. And now it's kicked - I've gone to the loo - feeling much better but I'm scared of throwing up later. If i drink enough water will it get them out of my system or dilute them? Or is throwing up my only choice?!
Thanks!
2007-10-31 11:44:00 · 8 answers · asked by thingy2452 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I've taken two laxatives before when the stated dose was one which made me throw up all day although it could have been my body reacting badly.
2007-10-31 11:59:37 · update #1
Throwing up will only make the situation worse, as it will cause dehydration.
You COULD consider taking Immodium to try and counter act the laxative, though I don't suggest this.
A few hours from now you should be better, but next time only take 1 not both for the constipation.
2007-10-31 11:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throwing up a laxative after it's already taken effect does absolutely nothing ... it's already working in your system, silly! Why would taking a laxative make you throw up at all? It'll *pass* out of your system in the natural way.
As a side note thought, it's really not a good idea to mix different types of laxative. If you're afraid of how this stuff affects you, you might want to try a herbal alternative specifically formulated for periods and their side effects. Traditional Medicinals brand has a GREAT PMS tea that I drink during and after - or a Red Raspberry Leaf tea in the same brand is pretty good too.
2007-10-31 11:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by JuliaO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that it will hurt you. When you are having some surgeries or a colonoscopy, you have to take a lot of laxatives, to completely clean out your colon, and it doesn't hurt you, you just have to stay close to the bathroom. If you have an upset stomach, eat some jello, or drink something fizzy like a coke.
2007-10-31 11:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain killers make consitpation worse. When you normally get the symptoms try eating licorise or doing exercise, this will help greatly. Once you eat the laxatives, the only to get them out of your system is to go to the bathroom until you dont need to anymore.
2007-10-31 12:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to drink water to keep from being dehydrated. If you took it more than an hour ago then you probably just need to stay near a toilet until it is out of your system.
2007-10-31 11:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by Suzanne D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's already in your system. Throwing up will do nothing. If you are having extreme diarrhea then take some Pepto. Personally I would wait it out. Your bowels just need time.
2007-10-31 11:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's already in your system..like posted already drink plenty of water and keep up on the fiber
2007-10-31 11:52:20 · answer #7 · answered by Crazy cat lady >^ ^< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't even believe this is a real question. Wow.
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2007-10-31 11:47:04 · answer #8 · answered by twowords 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋