Cigarettes do not contain traditional laxatives, but they do contain nicotine, which can stimulate the digestive system and may lead to increased bowel movements in some individuals. The act of smoking can also have a relaxing effect on the muscles of the intestines. However, this effect varies from person to person and is not the same as taking a laxative. Overall, while smoking may influence bowel activity, it is not advisable to rely on cigarettes for digestive health.
Laxatives can be addictive, however, not in the same way as a narcotic drug or cigarettes. The more you use laxatives the more your bowel movements will become dependent on them. A bottle may recommend taking only 2 tablets. However, after prolonged use, you will have to take more for them to work. Fairly soon you will be taking handfuls and up to a few bottles of laxatives in order to have a bowel movement. With prolonged use you will become completely dependent on laxatives in order to have a bowel movement, and you can cause yourself to become constipated permanently.
laxatives make you poo and diuretics make you pee.
Laxatives do not affect Depo Provera. Since it doesn't get into your digestive tract, it won't even know the laxatives are there.
Laxatives are very helpful when a person needs to relieve themselves. The first medical laxatives were invented by a Dr. C. B. Fleet.
Spiking a drink with laxatives can lead to a charge of assault or battery.
It is all right to take laxatives when you are having your period.
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Some contraindications for laxatives are: Rectal bleeding, vomiting, appendicitis, and abdominal pain.
You can safely use mild laxatives when pregnant.
No, taking laxatives will not stop your period. Your period is determined by your menstrual cycle, taking laxitives has no effect on your cycle at all.
Laxatives are not effective for weight loss, if anything it will harm you. It is not safe to use laxatives, you should use a diet or exercise and also see a doctor.
Laxatives do not cause constipation, they are used to relieve constipation. There are different classes of laxatives - bulk laxatives, cathartics, stool softeners, etc. - and they each have a different mechanism of action.