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I am having trouble doing #2 daily. It usually takes me 4 or 5 days and then, its usually a small amount . OI do drink a large cup of water each time I take (twice daily ) two 25 mg pills along with 3 50 mg primidone pills. I am also a diabetic who takes insulin. Is there anything you sense. I use to drink 3 or 4 cups of coffee daily and had a reguular bowel movements.
Some advices that I can give to you are: -Drink more water. -Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. -Exercise more. -Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee. -Take Senna, an herbal laxative. -Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements. -Take over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Hello, Some advices that I can give to you are: -Drink more water. -Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. -Exercise more. -Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee. -Take Senna, an herbal laxative. -Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements. -Take over-the-counter or prescription laxatives. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi