Due to medication I have gained weight and suffer constipation. My questions are: Does constipation cause weight gain, will the laxatives (senoket) make the weight go? Thanks for any suggestions.

Hi,
I would not suggest that you use a laxative for weight loss. I suggest it only for occasionally use. I would suggest rather that you increase your fiber, either thorough the foods you eat or though through a fiber supplement. Also it is important to drink lots of water and get moderate exercise. God bless, Chris Ann

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I agree with the previous reply. Try tackling the constipation by drinking more water/liquids and increasing fiber intake.

Good luck!

THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT. I AM MOSTLY VEGETARIAN AND EAT A LOT OF FIBRE, UNTIL I TOOK MEDICATION I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH CONSTIPATION OR WEIGHT GAIN, I AM WEANING OFF MY MEDICATION TO SEE IF THAT HELPS. I AM NOT USING LAXATIVES TO LOSE WEIGHT I JUST WONDERED IF THEY HAVE THAT ABILITY. THANKS .

if your constipation is getting out of hand than you might want to see a doctor. i have been having problems with this for about 8 months and i have been to numerous knids of doctors to try and find out what is wrong. i go to see the gastreonologist (or something like that) today. my regular doctor says that i just think i am gaining weight because i am so bloated from not going to the bathroom, but i know that that is not right because i have been monitering my fat percentage and it has definetly increased. you can take a laxative to see if that clears it up but no more than a few times or it could end up totally screwing up your bowels. you could also try taking mineral oil for a bit. its kinda nasty but it might help you out and get things going again. hope this helped.

Hi Cinderella,

The medication may be causing you to take more water out of your colon and reabsorb it than normal leading to weight gain.