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Suggest Diet To Be Followed While On Laxatives And Medication For UTI
I ve been having stomach pains and my doctor gave me laxatives, he said I shouldn t eat solid foods for awhile. I m also taking nitrofurantoin for my UTI but it says to eat or drink milk with it. I cannot drink milk because I am lactos in tolerant. What can I eat or drink with my meds?
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hello,
In order relieve constipation you may need to use sena leaves at night before bed.
Also, in case of severe constipation you may need to use lactulose.
Both can be used safely while in nitrofurantoine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
In order relieve constipation you may need to use sena leaves at night before bed.
Also, in case of severe constipation you may need to use lactulose.
Both can be used safely while in nitrofurantoine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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