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What is Laxatives? Laxatives (or purgatives) are foods, compounds, or drugs taken to induce bowel movements or to loosen the stool, most often taken to treat constipation.
18 patients in the community are taking or have taken Laxatives.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 5 | 27% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 3 | 16% |
| ibs | 2 | 11% |
| Other | 1 | 5% |
How long current patients have been taking Laxatives or how long patients were taking Laxatives before stopping.
Report created on November 08, 2009.