What is Senna?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: SennaBrand:
Senna is a large genus of about 250-260 species of flowering plants containing the substance anthraquinone. This is a natural laxative used as the primary ingredient in certain commercial stimulant laxatives. It can also be made as a tea using senna leaves.
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How do members experience Senna?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 168 | 47 | |
| Bowel problems | 47 | 10 | |
| Bowel irritability | 16 | 2 | |
| Chronic constipation | 12 | 3 | |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 6 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal cramps | 3 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 2 | |
| Bowel urgency | 2 | |
| Flatulence | 2 | |
| Stomach pain | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 41 |
Member evaluations
SirIsaac
evaluated on Aug 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for constipation: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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