Mar. 23 -- FRIDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) -- Zelnorm, a drug to treat constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome, has been taken off the market because of an increased risk of heart ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Stimulant laxatives like senna and bisacodyl tablets generally take ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug used to treat constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX can interact with some supplements and other medications, including ...

Out of 11078 subjects invited to the health survey, 6141 participated. In the participants and non-participants the proportions of women was 55% and 45% respectively, and mean age was 49.2 and 45.0 ...

Constipation can cause acid reflux because straining to pass a bowel movement puts pressure on the abdomen, which can trigger ...

Oprah Winfrey says she had one big main side effect from taking a GLP-1 weight-loss drug: constipation. She reveals the ...

Topamax (topiramate) may cause various side effects, including constipation, in some people. While not a common issue, knowing how to manage constipation and related side effects can help you continue ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug that’s taken to treat constipation. The drug comes as a powder that you usually take once per day. MiraLAX is used in people ages 17 ...

A new drug called linaclotide can reduce symptoms of chronic constipation for some patients, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine. In two trials of linaclotide, about 21 ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name powder that’s used for constipation. MiraLAX has interactions with some other drugs and certain supplements. Examples include loop diuretics and ...

(Reuters) - Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc said a lower dose of its constipation drug met the main goal of improving bowel movements of patients in a late-stage study. The company's shares rose as much ...