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Is it Okay to take laxatives everyday?

2025-03-24 03:32:38
My brother has been taking laxatives to help his bowel movement for more than 6 months, is it ok? What side affects will he have? Anything he needs to be worried about?
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Answered2025-03-27 08:24:45

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