Overview: Magnesium laxatives are used for occasional constipation. They work by pulling water into your intestines, which makes your poop softer and easier to pass. Diarrhea is a common side effect.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reevaluated the safety profile of erythritol (E 968), pinpointing concerns over its laxative effects. Accordingly, it has set new guidelines for its ...

As GLP-1 use rise, constipation remains a leading cause of discontinuation. Experts offer practical strategies for prevention and management.

Laxatives are obtained easily without a prescription and are certainly helpful for treating chronic constipation ...

Consuming too much sugar alcohol can cause side effects such as laxative effects and digestive symptoms like bloating and gas. Limited evidence suggests sugar alcohols may increase the risk of heart ...

Some people with bulimia may misuse laxatives to purge after episodes of binge eating as a compensatory behavior. Misusing laxatives can negatively affect digestion and health. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

Laxatives are facing shortages at drugstores and supermarkets across the US — partly thanks to a questionable new TikTok weight-loss trend that casts old-school stool softeners as “budget Ozempic,” ...

Topamax (topiramate) may cause various side effects, including constipation, in some people. While not a common issue, knowing how to manage constipation and related side effects can help you continue ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say laxatives can be helpful for constipation, but regular use of them is not recommended. Westend61/Getty Images Researchers say regular use of laxatives may increase a ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name powder that’s mixed into a beverage and taken by mouth. It’s available over the counter and can be used for constipation or before a colonoscopy as a ...