Prucalopride is a drug used to treat long-standing and recurrent constipation. It promotes the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that increases intestinal movement and effectively treats chronic constipation. Some of the common side effects of the drug include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomachache, flatulence, fatigue, etc. In rare cases, it can even cause diarrhea and dehydration.
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Without laxatives, I am having difficulty in bowel movement. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 16 years old. My weight 191 lbs and 5'6 feet tall. It has been a year since I am not comfortable having bowel movements. I go to the toilet once a week and the stool is usually hard to pass without a natural laxative and I use AgioLax. I do not know if the use of this laxative is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have chronic constipation. There is possibility that your large bowel is functioning slow, or it may be a problem with the ejection of stools and not necessarily slow bowel. To differentiate between I need to have more information. The laxative you use is safe,... Read Full »