Talk to your doctor if you need to use laxatives for more than two weeks.

Avoid using antacids or laxatives without your doctor's advice.

Some 4% said they had made themselves sick to control their weight, while 3.4% reported using laxatives for the same purpose.

You will usually have to use enemas or laxatives to empty the colon before the test is done.

Do not use laxatives without talking with your doctor.

Some people also use laxatives and a controlled diet as part of their bowel management regimen.

Talk to your doctor about using laxatives to prevent constipation.

Do not use other laxatives while using this medication, unless your doctor has told you to.

Talk with your doctor about how long you should use laxatives.

Avoid using laxatives or other stool softeners unless your doctor has told you to.