How laxatives work?
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There are a few ways. First, there are a few laxatives:
1) Bulking laxatives: these are things like metamucil. They make your poop bigger and heavier which stimulates the intestines with pressure.
2) Osmotic laxatives: The most commonly known one in this category is miralax. These pull water into your intestines to make poop more liquid
3) Stimulant laxatives: these are things like senokot. They trigger smooth contractions in your intestines
4) Stool softeners: This is your colace. It works by increasing the water and fat absorption of the stool so that it’s softer.
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