What is Stool Softener?
Stool softeners are used to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining during bowel movements because of heart conditions, hemorrhoids, and other problems. They soften stools, making them easier to pass.
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Reasons taken & Efficacy
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
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| Constipation | 17 |
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1 | ||||
| General health | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Support another treatment | 1 | 0 |
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Dosages
Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Stool Softener. See all 18 dosages ►
Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course of treatment ended
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3 | 75% |
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Did not seem to work
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1 | 25% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 25% |
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Patient Evaluations
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- Bobby B
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: severe
- Chest: mild
- Legs: severe
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- Bobby B
- 2 mg daily
- since Sep 14, 2008
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Efficacy
Major
for Constipation
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Side Effects
None
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Report created on November 21, 2009.