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Docusate is the generic name of a surfactant used as a laxative and stool softener Docusate is also any of a group of anionic surfactants widely used as emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing agents. Docusate is given to make stools softer and easier to pass. It is used to treat constipation due to hard stools, in painful anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, and for people who should avoid straining during bowel...


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  • DNP docusate sodium USP - 4 replies

    with docusate sodium in it) would be bad? I know that you are most definitely supposed to stay away Basically I am going on a 5 day cycle of DNP and I wanted to know if dulcolax (stool softener...

    Mar 10, 2003

  • Docusate Sodium - 6 replies

    So last month when I finally got my doctor to recognize my anal fissures, she gave me a prescription... for Anugesic-HC, and for a bottle of Soflax 100mg. She says use the cream as instructed...

    Oct 08, 2008

  • Can flax seed oil replace stool softeners? - 9 replies

    I take 200 mg sodium docusate 3X/day. Does anybody know if flax seed oil can do the same thing Quote: : I take 200 mg sodium docusate 3X/day. Does anybody know if flax seed oil can...

    Jul 11, 2007

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    what can happen with prolonged use of Docusate Sodium? i've been taking 2 with each meal for over a year.

  • Docusate sodium side effects

    I took docusate sodium yesterday during a meak. During that meal, I also had a half glass of wine. Today I am feeling som...

  • Small shaped stools

    I am a 36 yo female, I eat a healthy diet that has a high fiber, and I drink at least 3 leters of water a day, since Nove...

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can taking Docusate Sodium in stool softeners elevate your blood pressure?
If someone is taking 2 mg of Hytrin and also Azor 40mg, and take stool...

Docusate should have no effect on the BP.

Asked by bonita - 0 month ago

What about Senna and Docusate Sodium?
My gastroentologist told me to try taking this stool softener/laxative for my constant constipation. I...

Normally the first route would be a fibre/bulking agent like psyllium or methylcellulose (e.g. Metamucil, Citrucel, Benefiber) plus plenty of water, and other lifestyle changes (such as more exercise if...

Asked by Keetta - 363 days ago

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