HELP!!! I ACCIDENTALLY TOOK A LAXATIVE!!!

I can't believe I did this.  I have been constipated for afew days, and when I came to
work(in a hospital) I was talking to a nurse and I asked her if she had any stool softeners.
She came to be and handed me a Senekot. I took it and afew hours later started cramping.
I have gone (very loose).  I decided to look the meds up and found out it is a laxative, not a
softener!!!!  I feel a little better, but still crampy.  What does everyone think?  Should I be
worried???

I have taken stimulant laxatives one time since my surgery but that was when I didnt go for like 5 or 6 days in a row. I went just fine the next morning and havent had any problems since then but I wouldnt make a habit out of it. But ask you doctor...

Sweetie worried about what? A Laxatives not going to hurt you. If that were the case I'd be dead…LOL

I've had such a problem with constipation since surgery….I take mirlax every day and there are days I have to take a laxative on top of that…wait not "a" laxative…I've taken up to 5 and they do nothing for me when I get really bad.

Hugs,

You'll be fine

Lisa

Oh wow sorry about that stay close to a bathroom.

Senekot is a mild natural laxitive. I've taken them before without cramping or anything. Poor thing, you must have a sensitive digestive system. I've made the mistake of taking stimulant laxatives and had it hit me at work (oh sh*t...literally). Stay near the bathroom, and tell your boss or coworkers about your problem (if you can). Boy, I wish you well today.

lee