Habitual use of laxatives can be dangerous

Published Saturday November 7th, 2009

Dr. Peter Gott

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have had a problem with severe constipation for many years. I have taken different laxatives and have been on milk of magnesia for a long time. I took a large dose of it last night and the night before, to no avail.

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