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 Dr. Koop - Laxative Poisoning- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
Laxatives can be useful and effective medications if taken properly, however, as in all drugs, they have side effects.
However, laxatives should never be given to patients with undiagnosed abdominal pain or when there is a possibility of intestinal obstruction or fecal impaction (blockage).
Chronic laxative use interferes with bowel motility and reflexes, thereby setting up a pattern of persistent constipation.
http://www.drkoop.com/encyclopedia/43/60.html

  
 About Laxative Use & Abuse
Since laxatives available "over-the-counter", it is easy to continue to self medicate for this problem.
The addicted individual is unable to move their bowel without the aid of laxatives.
To experience the feeling of relief from the purgative action of laxatives.
http://www.fruit-eze.com/education/laxative/habit.html

  
 Laxative - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is interesting to note that, while there is no gender based medicine to ease constipation, advertisers tend to promote some brands as being "More for a lady" than others.
Stimulant laxatives act on the intestinal mucosa or nerve plexus, they also alter water and electrolyte secretion.
These stimulate peristaltic action, and can be dangerous under certain circumstances.
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laxative

  
 Stimulant Laxative Precautions
Do not use a stimulant laxative if you have an allergy or sensitivity to its ingredients.
Unless directed by a doctor, other medications should not be taken at the same time because they may be swept down the intestine before they are dissolved and absorbed.
Consult with your doctor before using a stimulant laxative.
http://fruiteze.com/precautions/stimulant_lax.html

  
 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Laxatives (Oral)
Oral laxatives are medicines taken by mouth to encourage bowel movements to relieve constipation.
To allow bulk-forming laxatives to work properly and to prevent intestinal blockage, it is necessary to drink plenty of fluids during their use.
Laxatives are to be used to provide short-term relief only, unless otherwise directed by a doctor.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202319.html

  
 Anthranoid laxative use is not a risk factor for colorectal neoplasia: results of a prospective case control study -- ...
The role of chronic constipation, diarrhea, and laxative use in the etiology of large-bowel cancer.
The association of bowel habits and laxative use with colorectal cancer was examined in the Melbourne Colorectal Cancer Study.
Laxatives may be associated with, but need not
http://gut.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/46/5/651

  
 constipation relief, laxatives and colon cleansing: FREE SAMPLE available
The holistic health approach is to promote healthy bowel movement utilizing natural laxatives instead of chemical laxatives.
Natural laxatives from Aloe Vera provide gentle relief without the feeling of urgency.
Doctors who practice holistic medicine prefer natural laxatives that promote natural bowel movement.
http://www.nexttonature.com

  
 Medicines - Laxatives
Stimulant laxatives work by speeding up the movements of the intestines.
It is particularly important not to give laxatives to children unless a doctor has prescribed them.
Do not take any other medicines or herbal remedies with a laxative, including those you have bought without a prescription, before talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/medicine/laxatives.html

  
 ANRED: Laxative Abuse
Laxatives and enemas have no place in modern health care except in medical conditions monitored by physicians.
The laxative abusers took their purgatives of choice.
The small intestine does not even have the kinds of nerves that occur in the colon and respond to artificial stimulation.
http://www.anred.com/lax.html

  
 Natural Herb Laxative - Order Here- Save!
Butternut is also good as a treatment for liver disorders and intestinal sickness, as practiced extensively in homeopathy.
is one of the most effective, gentle and non-habit-forming laxatives available.
This herb is an important part of this formulation because the A-factors (anthraquinones) of this herb differ somewhat from those of Cascara - only some of them reach the large intestines intact, while others are resorbed in the small intestine, and later released into the large intestine.
http://www.ahealthybargain.com/20141-herb-laxative.htm

  
 FDA/CFSAN Minutes of the Special Working Group on Stimulant Laxative Substances in Foods of the FDA Food Advisory ...
He went on to describe studies which showed that laxatives are not at all effective in preventing utilization of food calories.
One concern was that directions for product use should be couched in terms of food beverage use rather than laxative (drug) use.
He concluded by summarizing the questions for which FDA was seeking responses from the Special Working Group.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ds-lax1.html

  
 UI studies palatable laxative for children with chronic constipation
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Trying to treat constipation in a child can be a difficult experience for child and parent alike.
University of Iowa Health Care describes the partnership between the UI College of Medicine and the UI Hospitals and Clinics and the patient care, medical education and research programs and services they provide.
Milk of magnesia and mineral oil -- two traditional remedies -- don't taste very good, which can affect a child's ability to use them effectively as therapies.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~ournews/2001/september/0913constipation.html

  
 Constipation Colon Cleanse
PoopDoc is a full intestinal and colon cleanser which has been formulated to melt away compaction in the bowel and provide oxygen to the intestinal tract and carried through the bloodstream throughout the body.
If you want to treat temporary blockage, a laxative may be helpful.
While they are often effective at clearing you out, they do not cleanse.
http://www.PoopDoc.com

  
 Constipation Remedies - Health 911
The idea is to make the bowel function on its own with no other aids.
To eliminate your constipation problem the intestines must function properly on their own.
• Many of today's over-the-counter laxatives may cause you even more problems than the constipation, such as killing friendly intestinal bacteria, lessening the absorption of nutrients and/or getting rid of necessary vitamins, and creating addicts out of users.
http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_consti.htm

  
 Laxative Abuse -- eCureMe.com
Repeated, excessive laxative use causes the bowels to relax and get lazy; thereby weakening the musculature of the gut, and causing the bowels to be unable to move the bulky stool they carry, resulting in
Stimulant laxatives work by irritating the large intestine (colon) to induce movement (e.g., Bisacodyl, Castor oil, Senna, phenolphthalein, danthron, etc.).
Bulk forming laxatives are natural and the safest.
http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Laxative_Abuse.asp

  
 Nutrition Help Guide -Laxative - All-natural with Senna Leaf Detail
Our natural laxative with Senna leaf provides a mild cleansing action to aid the body’s natural processes.
Eight other complementary herbs make this product very gentle and effective for those occasional times when a laxative is needed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if: rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of this product occurs, which may indicate a serious condition, or if you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week.
http://nutritionhelpguide.com/detail.asp?product_id=NHG-1146

  
 Homeopathic Constipation and Laxative Remedies from Nature Cure Company
I have been health conscious for about 25 years (herbs etc.) but my digestion was weak and elimination sluggish.
The Gastro Aid has helped my digestion so that even poor food choices are processed.
Homeopathic Constipation and Laxative Remedies from Nature Cure Company
http://www.naturecure.com/testlax.html

  
 Laxative Abuse - Gurze Books
They use laxatives to "feel thin," which is an immediate, positive result.
FACT: Inducing diarrhea by laxatives does not significantly change the absorption of food in the body.
Remember that stimulant-type laxatives are especially harmful to the body (see the reverse side).
http://www.gurze.net/site12_5_00/laxativeabuse.htm

  
 Laxative Abuse and Eating Disorders
Many laxatives act by irritating the lining of the intestines or by directly stimulating nerves.
My laxative abuse graduated to where I started taking a stimulant laxative, which was very effective.
Some eating disordered individuals misuse laxatives as a means of purging.
http://www.raderprograms.com/laxatives.htm

  
 Laxatives - Different aspects of the same subject [Oct 1994; 8-2]
Laxatives - Different aspects of the same subject
Laxatives - Different aspects of the same subject [Oct 1994; 8-2]
In 49 patients referred to the gastroenterology clinic from GPs for the investigation of diarrhoea, in two patients (4%) the complaint was found to be self-induced.
http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/band8/b8-2.html

  
 Herbal Laxative Tea
There for always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Think how good you will feel when you take your herbal laxative tea to relief your constipation.
Anthranaoids are compounds naturally occurring in many plant laxatives, including aloe, buckthorn, sacara sagrada, rhubarb, and senna.
http://www.best-vitamins-online.com/herbal-laxative-tea.html

  
 BROOKLAX® CHOCOLATE LAXATIVE.
If a skin rash appears or if a patient is known to be sensitive in any other, regard to phenolphthalein, this medicine should be discontinued immediately and this or any other preparation containing phenolphthalein should not be used in future.
It you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for a period of greater than two weeks, consult a doctor before using the laxative.
Frequent a prolonged use of this preparation may result in dependence on laxatives.
http://www.home.intekom.com/pharm/group/blx-choc.html

  
 gentle Laxative
You owe it to yourself to LEARN about how you can prevent and even heal these health problems and diseases.
Gentle Laxative - click below to see more about Gentle Laxative:
Gentle Laxative More and more people are suffering from health problems, including pain, constipation and lack of energy, which can be related to a dirty bowel.
http://www.super-kleen.com/Gentle_Laxative_m.html

  
 Mayets Laxative Tin
It is in very good condition with no dents or rust and the paint is bright and shiny with no fading.
This tin had contained 20 Mayets Laxative and Cathartic packed by the Keller Company in Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
http://www.cyberattic.com/stores/abcantiques/items/188118/item188118cyberattic.html

  
 MiraLax Laxative — Constipation Medication — Relief from Constipation
MiraLax Laxative Constipation Medication — Relief from Constipation
MiraLax is an osmotic laxative for the treatment of occasional constipation.
Precautions: Patients should be evaluated by their doctor for a bowel blockage or metabolic disorders.
http://www.miralax.com

  
 How to Brew a Laxative Tea - eHow.com
Herbal laxatives deplete your body's energy and therefore should not be overused.
Laxative teas are a simple, natural way to aid your normal bowel function.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health-care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet.
http://www.ehow.com/how_12688_brew-laxative-tea.html

  
 Herbal Laxative Formula JLB
Butternut Bark: This ingredient is an effective and safe laxative that is good for intestinal and liver problems.
Consult a health professional if you have any questions.
Chronic constipation, even mild constipation can be the underlying cause of cancer, bloating, gas, indigestion and even skin problems.
http://www.femhealth.com/JLBLaxative.html

  
 Business Wire: InKine Announces Positive Results of Laxative S... @ HighBeam Research
There were no significant differences between the study groups in changes from baseline in blood electrolyte levels at the end of study treatment.
During treatment, subjects who had excessive laxative effects had mandatory reductions of their laxative dose.
Visicol was well tolerated by these subjects, and electrolyte changes at the end of treatment were minor and did not differ significantly among the study groups.
http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:100546619&refid=ip_search

  
 All Headline News - Laxative Prank Spells Trouble For Former Nursing Home Workers - October 14, 2005
Attorney General Greg Stumbo says the intended targets of the prank were nursing assistants on the next shift, and calls the conduct an outrage to human decency and dignity.
Lisa Kilburn, 27, and Kim Congleton, 30, both former certified nursing assistants at Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center, stand accused of administering laxatives to patients who did not need them, including older and medically-sensitive people, many of which suffered pain and rectal bleeding.
Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of the
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7000321632

  
 Dr. Koop - Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
The condition involves hypersensitivity to pain in the gut, combined with altered bowel habits resulting in diarrhea, constipation, or both.
Predisposing factors may include a low-fiber diet, emotional stress, use of laxatives, a bout of infectious diarrhea, or other temporary bowel inflammation.
Irritable bowel syndrome is extremely common, but only a small proportion of people seek treatment.
http://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000246.htm

  
 laxative
For relief of chronic constipation or occassional irregularity, our Chinese herbal laxatives are gentle, dependable, and provide overnight relief.
Proprietary blend of mild botanical cathartics aids in the relief of chronic, acute or simple constipation.
At eBay you can find practically anything, even laxative.
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 Laxative Ban
"It's very hard to draw a line" at which a laxative user could be at risk, cautioned FDA drug chief Dr. Robert Temple.
Nobody knows how many people ignore those warnings and overuse laxatives, but doctors say it is considered a problem among the elderly and people with eating disorders.
But the FDA said animal studies found phenolphthalein, at high doses, could damage a vital gene that suppresses tumors, and consequently caused a variety of cancers in laboratory mice and rats.
http://www.news-star.com/stories/083097/biz1.html

  
 Optdgest - formulated to provide relief from the laxative and gas side effects of sugar alcohols - Optigest
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Gain relief from the laxative & gastrointestinal discomfort you currently suffer when you consume sugar free low carb products containing sugar alcohols and polyols.
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 Herbs
Folk Use: Used for burns, skin and stomach ulcers, dysentery, intestinal disorders, longevity, kidney disorders, prostitutes, sexual prowess.
Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, laxative, antiulcer, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, immune stimulant.
Acts as a cough suppressant, expectorant, laxative, and is used to treat some cancers.
http://www.luvdragons.ca/herbs1.htm

  
 past laxative abuse
Have studies been done on the subject,and what do they reveal?
Certainly the past laxative abuse may have lead to the IBS-like symptoms.
Long-term past laxative abuse can lead to chronic constipation as well as damaging the colonic muscle wall.
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Gastro/messages/36832a.html

  
 Alternative Medicines that aid constipation
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION Characteristic symptoms include: constipation; stomach pains when eating causing patient to discontinue eating; incomplete stool; altering constipation and diarrhea after laxative use; constipation with hemorrhoids; constipation alternating with diarrhea, often accompanied with intestinal weakness.
Tam tablets are an effective natural laxative offering relief for occasional constipation.
http://www.taoherbfarm.com/herbs/herbs/constipation.htm

  
 1997.08.29: FDA Proposes Ban on OTC Sale of Laxative Ingredient
The Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association has adopted a voluntary program called "Flag the Label" to aid consumers in recognizing when major changes have occurred in OTC drug products.
After reviewing this and other data, the FDA committee concluded that phenolphthalein, which has been used in several products for many years, potentially could cause cancer in humans.
Consumers are advised to read OTC laxative drug product labels carefully to be informed of changes in the active ingredients.
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/1997pres/970829.html

  
 Drug Store News: Price promotions and positioning key to laxative sales
Price promotions and positioning key to laxative sales
Laxatives are normally included with, or near, other "internal" medications such as antacids and andidiarrheals.
While promotion is important in this department, positioning is also important in controlling product movement.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3374/is_n18_v11/ai_7982663

  
 tBLOG - Natural Constipation Relief! - Herb Laxative
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 FREE SAMPLE - All Natural Laxative for Constipation Relief or colon cleansing
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 Buy Fleet Enema, Ready-to-Use Saline Laxative Online at drugstore.com
Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have:
Ask a doctor before using this product if you:
already used a laxative for more than 1 week
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp15093_332828_sespider/fleet/enema_ready_to_use_saline_laxative.htm

  
 Laxative Helps Remove Earwax
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Leave the laxative in the ear for five or ten minutes and then rinse gently with tepid water from a soft-bulb ear syringe.
I was astonished to hear on the radio that a laxative can be used to remove earwax.
http://www.healthcentral.com/peoplespharmacy/408/61078.html

  
 Warner Natural Herbs
- Induces sweating, laxative, headaches, liver disease, indigestion, rheumatism, syphilis.
- Strong laxative, stimulate bile flow, stimulates bowel, liver and kidneys, migraines.
- Regulator for bowels and liver, chronic liver disease, uterine diseases, laxatives, (fevers - jaundice, bilisus, intermittent).
http://www.warnerherbs.com/Uses.htm

  
 Info on Laxative Abuse and More
Laxatives are normally used when someone has been constipated for a long time and they need to have a bowel movement.
Along with laxatives, ipecac, and diuretics, this is another substance that, after taking it for a short time, your body will become use to and it will then require more and more pills to get the same effect.
Diuretics are similar to laxatives in that the person *thinks* they are losing weight, when indeed all they are losing is vital fluids.
http://www.angelfire.com/bc/peacelovehope/laxatives.html

  
 Laxative Info You Should Know
Though the colon is the part of the body that laxatives are intended to affect, laxatives have the potential to affect many other parts of the body especially when laxatives are used long term or when taken with other medications.
In addition to their effect on stools, laxatives can adversely impact the colon organ itself, can cause imbalances in bodily fluids, can lead to complications in other parts of the body, can interfere with the action of other medications, and have a number of safe usage cautions that are important to observe.
unlike laxatives, Fruit-Eze™ fruit blend works with the body naturally and gradually overtime to both heal and retrain the colon.
http://www.fruit-eze.com/education/laxative/laxheader.html

  
 National MS Society Fleet Enema (Sodium phosphate)
Discuss the use of laxatives with your health care professional in order to ensure that the laxative is used effectively as part of a comprehensive, healthy bowel management regimen.
Side effect that may go away as your body adjusts to the medication and does not require medical attention unless it persists or is bothersome: skin irritation in the rectal area.
Many people tend to overuse laxatives, which often leads to dependence on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Meds-SodiumPhosphate.asp

  
 Go Ask Alice!: Laxative abuse — Any side effects?
This can lead to an inability to have a bowel movement when not taking laxatives (i.e., constipation).
The person may experience abdominal cramping and pain, diarrhea and vomiting [which can cause dehydration; electrolyte, fluid, and mineral (i.e., calcium, magnesium, and potassium) imbalances; weakened muscles; metabolic acidosis or alkalosis; tetany; and, in some of the worst cases, heart failure, among other things].
When laxatives are taken regularly for a prolonged period of time, one or more adverse effects, some of which are serious and/or dangerous, can occur.
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1057.html

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Laxative overdose
Serious symptoms are most likely in patients who repeatedly use large amounts of laxatives for weight loss purposes.
The patient's outcome will depend on such factors as the type of laxative swallowed, how much was swallowed, and how much time passed before treatment was rendered.
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002586.htm

  
 Laxative Abuse and Weight Loss
However, using them unnecessarily and frequently can be dangerous and may upset the mechanism of the digestive system so that you become dependent them.
Unfortunately, laxatives are frequently abused by people with eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia in an effort to ‘purge’ themselves.
Laxatives may also prevent the absorption of some nutrients, potentially leading to nutritional deficiencies.
http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/weight_loss/advice/laxative_abuse.htm

  
 MiraLax
Precautions: Patients should be evaluated for bowel obstruction or metabolic disorders.
Prolonged, frequent or excessive use of MiraLax may result in electrolyte imbalance and dependence on laxatives.
http://www.miralax.com/miralaxlaxative

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