What do pills like Immodium and other anti-laxatives do? Isn’t it bad to stop yourself from using the bathroom? Since you’re getting rid of waste from your body, if you take an anti-laxative, does that keep the waste in?
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It slows down the movement through the bowel giving the body more time to absorb water. If its some bacteria giving you the problem then it’s a bad idea to take it. However if its something like IBS and you have to get on with your day it’s useful.
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