What is Laxatives?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LaxativesBrand:
Laxatives (or purgatives) are foods, compounds, or drugs taken to induce bowel movements or to loosen the stool, most often taken to treat constipation.
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How do members experience Laxatives?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 27 | 5 | |
| Bowel irritability | 18 | 1 | |
| Chronic constipation | 5 | 0 | |
| Impacted bowel | 2 | 0 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 1 |
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