Health Tip: Take Laxatives as Directed

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(HealthDay News) -- Laxatives are medications usually purchased over-the-counter to help treat constipation.

The American Academy of Family Physicians says side effects are rare if laxatives are taken as their labels direct, but sometimes they can trigger:

• Diarrhea.
• Nausea.
• Cramps.
• Gas.
• Bloating.

-- Diana Kohnle

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