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Are Laxatives Effective In Flushing The System Of Opiates?

If i take laxatives can that help flush my system of the opiates i get perscribed im trying to flush my system out to get free anx clear of them for myself not because i have to but i just like to detox my body because i know those meds can be dangerous
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Hello,

Please note that laxative will remove only that drug which is present in gut It cannot remove drug which is present in the bloodstream.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
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Are Laxatives Effective In Flushing The System Of Opiates?

Hello, Please note that laxative will remove only that drug which is present in gut It cannot remove drug which is present in the bloodstream. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician