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What Causes Dry Mouth And Headache After Taking Laxative?
I recently visited the emergency room was diagnosed with pancreatitis with constipation. Was given a bottle of lemon laxative I drink that 24 hours ago I had one bowel movement now feel lethargic dry mouth and a headache all day do I need to revisit the emergency room
Medications, including laxatives and all opioids, can contribute to dehydration; and one of the first symptoms of dehydration is a headache. Just by staying hydrated throughout the day may be enough to solve the headache side effect, and reduce some of the other side effects as well.
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What Causes Dry Mouth And Headache After Taking Laxative?
Medications, including laxatives and all opioids, can contribute to dehydration; and one of the first symptoms of dehydration is a headache. Just by staying hydrated throughout the day may be enough to solve the headache side effect, and reduce some of the other side effects as well.