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Does Senna Cause Hyponatraemia?

I am researching the hospitals contention than my Mothers salt deficiency is due to her senna script. They sent her home to assisted living place w/ THAT being her only meds change. Not sure? Can only find Magnesium is potentialy lowered by senna. Thanks, Bruce
posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017
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Hyponatraemia is found among patients who take Senna, especially for people who are 60+ old , have been taking the drug for more than 1 month.
I suggest you to take an alternative medication if needed.

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Does Senna Cause Hyponatraemia?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hyponatraemia is found among patients who take Senna, especially for people who are 60+ old , have been taking the drug for more than 1 month. I suggest you to take an alternative medication if needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.