Side effects include:Some degree of abdominal discomfort, nausea, cramps, griping, and/or faintness with therapeutic doses.Diarrhea, GI irritation, and fluid and electrolyte depletion.Gastric irritation and the possibility of vomiting if enteric coating of tablets is disrupted. (See Advice to Patien...
Stool softeners: Help to soften the stool by pulling water back into the colon; examples of which areColace(docusate) and Exlax (senna glycoside) Bulk-forming laxatives: Form a gel in the stool that allows it to hold more water and become larger; examples of which areMetamucil(psyllium) ...
Abdominal/pelvic pain is common after surgery but should start to improve within a few days. Continue to use your prescribed pain medication as recommended. Constipation is common after surgery. Your medical team may recommendstool softenersand increasing the fiber in your diet. Your medical team ...