laxatives psyllium (Metamucil), docusate (Colace), polyethylene glycol (Miralax). OTC; used to treat constipation. Few data are available, but psyllium is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so it cannot enter the breastmilk. It is acceptable to use during breastfeeding.1,2 Docusate ...
some people fall into a pattern of taking laxatives at higher than recommended doses or for longer periods than recommended and then become dependent on laxatives. Others use laxatives to try to lose weight, but laxatives do not help people lose weight. ...