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Which OTC medications are best for treating chronic constipation?

Which OTC medications are effective at treating chronic constipation?  Lots of products are effective at treating chronic constipation.  First-line therapy to treat chronic constipation is polyethylene glycol (Miralax) or senna. Other good products are stimulant laxatives, fiber supplementation or magnesium-based … Continue reading

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Are prunes an effective alternative to fiber for constipation?

Yes!  Prunes are a great food to help with chronic constipation.  Six prunes eaten twice a day will help bowel movement frequency double.  It will also help improve stool consistency and constipation symptoms.  Prunes are as effective as psyllium (Metamucil) … Continue reading

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