whether chronic use of stimulant laxatives is harmful

March 2005

Experts are questioning the current dogma about whether chronic use of stimulant laxatives is harmful.

Much of what we were taught about stimulant laxatives is not based on good scientific evidence.

Tolerance seems to be rare. Most people increase doses because of worsening constipation...not because the laxative becomes less effective.

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Pharmacist's Letter membership benefits include:

12 issues every year — what you need to know and do, right now
Quick, practical reference charts and tools
Comprehensive CE library to meet license renewal and state requirements
Multiple course formats including live webinars, podcasts, and CE-in-the-Letter to match your learning style
Plus much more!

Choose the right tier for your needs today.

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote