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Lactulose for constipation....

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MrsMonkeyBear · 03/06/2014 20:56

....how long does it take to work???

I forgot to ask GP today and dread taking it in case it has an "instant" effect on me or worse makes me go the other way!!

I've been told 5-10ml twice a day as required but wonder do I start slowly and work my way up!!

Any advice would be greatly received

Smile

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StudyFullTime · 03/06/2014 21:47

Not very long in my experience, I need to take it once a week to keep me moving.

I don't bother measuring it now I just swig it out of the bottle and when I start farting that's when I stay close to a toilet!

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TheBuggerlugs · 03/06/2014 22:41

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aroha77 · 03/06/2014 23:05

I think neither work unless you increase your fluid intake at the same time which is worth knowing.

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18yearsoftrying · 04/06/2014 03:46

I think it's trial & error.

The GP told me to take just 5ml a day whereas the pharmacist suggested I take 45ml a day Shock

I found that 15ml a day sorted it Smile

You'll get it sorted x

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MoominAndMiniMoom · 04/06/2014 03:48

I was on 40ml a day during pregnancy. Worked fairly quickly for me :)

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