Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the dangers of using over-the-counter laxatives to lose weight.
The Journal reports that searches for laxative pills have "more than tripled" in the past year on Amazon, while the manufacturers of Metamucil and Benefiber, two brands of fiber supplements, have reported "double-digit sales growth."
Ashton said people should know that although laxatives can be purchased without a prescription, they are drugs that should be taken with caution. Miami Beach, Florida, Walgreens pharmacy, The digestive health shelf is shown in a Walgreens Pharrmacy in Miami."They come with a list of possible risks and side effects, including bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and, if used in extreme cases, lightheadedness, or dizziness and fainting," Ashton said. "And they could actually worsen a pre-existing condition like constipation if taken incorrectly or inappropriately.
Ashton said that most importantly for people turning to laxatives for weight loss, the drugs are not designed for that purpose.laxatives as treatment for constipation, which is defined as "infrequent stools, difficulty in passing stool or both." In addition, the College notes that changes to diet -- like adding more fiber and water -- should be tried first, before turning to laxatives to treat constipation.
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