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What medicine is used for constipation?

I am constipated. What medicine is used for constipation?

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Hello, Your question has a stepwise answer. And before answering I would need to know a bit more about your health concern. Such as: How long have you had this? Has it been a problem before? Do you have abdominal pain? Any bright red blood? When you go, what color is it? How physically active are you? How many times a week do you go? If you dont have any pain or bleeding, I say start with Citrucil OTC, the directions are on the container. Be sure you drink a full glass of water! Do this everyday. Look up the foods you routinely eat and see if any might be the culprit. Then, get up and take the dog for a brisk walk 20 minutes or more, if you arent very active. Drink more water. Snack on dried prunes, canned Queen Anne Cherries (unless youre diabetic). Increase your whole grains and veggies significantly. All of that is step #1.