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Colace isn't working

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I've been taking Colace nightly for my constipation issues.  It was keeping me regular but for the last two weeks it's doing nothing.  Any other ideas?
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Re: Colace isn't working

  • YukonCYukonC
    have you tried eating some prunes or prune juice? That might help in addition to the colace.
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  • earthboundmisfitearthboundmisfit member

    An apple a day keeps the constipation away.

    It's the only thing that worked for me. I was going every other day or every two days until I started eating an apple a day. Now I go once a day and it's glorious! Sounds lame, but it works for me. Apple juice/cider have the same effect. Worth a shot at least..and healthy =)

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  • evasmommyevasmommy
    I've been taking Milk of Magnesia (approved through my ob) for my issues.  HTH :)
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  • MoinMoinMoinMoin

    haha - my colace kicked in at target today.

    i love prunes (dried or the kind that comes in the jar with the syrup - yum!!)

    apples, lots of water, oatmeal, benefiber

    good luck

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  • newtletnewtlet

    Colace never did a thing for me.  I've had better luck with prunes, oatmeal, Burger King, and fiber one bars. 

    Also walking has really helped.  Some combination of fiber + oil + exercise.

    Good Luck!  

     

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  • Miracle Social WorkerMiracle Social Worker
    I take colace, and when it doesn't work, I add prunes along with it! Works for me...
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  • mrs_ross07mrs_ross07

    imageevasmommy:
    I've been taking Milk of Magnesia (approved through my ob) for my issues.  HTH :)

     

    I'll second this. And water, lots and lots of water. Even go for a walk. A little exercise goes a long way in that dept.

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  • synergy60synergy60
    Prunes, water and fiber one cereal are saviors.
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  • TayLynnTayLynn member

    I take plain powered Benefiber daily.  That seems to be keeping me pretty regular.

    When I need a jump start, then I take the max dose of 3 colace at one time.  It usually works in 12 hours.

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