Christopher P. asked

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Is it okay to take a laxative, specifically Milk of Magnesia, when recovering from diverticulitis, given that I am currently taking Cipro and generic Flagyl and have not had a bowel movement since before the diverticulitis attack?

March 19th, 2023

Donald S. answered

Yes, it is generally okay to take Milk of Magnesia as a laxative while recovering from diverticuliti...

March 19th, 2023

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