So you don't go too much. Going too much is bad for you, im not saying twice a day is bad, but 4 times might be, because your body may not be absorbing nutrients from the food you eat because its being "rushed" out by the laxative. The use of laxatives as a way to lose or control weight is not only dangerous, but irrational. Continued laxative use can cause bloating, cramping, dehydration, electrolyte disturbances and imbalances, cardiac arrhythmias, irregular heart beat and heart attack, renal problems, and death.
You should NOT take laxatives to lose weight as it is dangerous to your health. You don't lose fat by taking them, but you do lose valuable fluids and essential nutrients.
Extended use of laxatives makes the bowel muscles weak and flabby. You should only use them for a short time. Instead, eat 2 or 3 servings of fresh fruit per day along with fresh vegetables. When you arise in the morning, drink 2 glasses of water, and drink water all day. You can take 500-1000mg of vitamin C per day to help loosen things up.
Take laxatives to increase and soften stool and bowl movements
You shouldn't eat for a while, because the laxatives will be trying to rid your body of whatever food and substance it has in the stomach. Eating soon after taking the laxatives would only complicate the process, and possibly make it more painful.
Of course it is, if it is ok with your PCP and other physicians, if you follow instructions carefully, and if you do not become dependent on them. Your physicians should know about otc laxatives that you take, and about how you take them (frequency, dose, etc).
It is all right to take laxatives when you are having your period.
A woman who is pregnant should never use a laxative. Neither should anyone who is experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
Laxatives
It depends on the person, some might not take any laxatives, and some might take way too many.
Laxatives.
Not the mild ones but you should always consult your doctor before taking any new meds.
You will deydrate...