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I'm taking Vicodin and Flomax for a kidney stone (diagnosed and prescribed by my local ER early Monday morning) and drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day, but the Vicodin is still causing constipation. Last bowel movement was Monday at 3 AM. Is it safe to take an OTC laxative for this?

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Gender: Male
Age: 37

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Greetings.

Yes, You can take an OTC laxative with these medications and with a kidney stone. Increased fiber diet in the form of salads, fruits and vegetables also would be helpful.

Please feel free for your follow up questions.

Dr. Arun

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Expert:	Dr. Arun Phophalia
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Answered:	11/4/2009

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I'm taking Vicodin and Flomax for a kidney stone (diagnosed and prescribed by my local ER early Monday morning) and drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day, but the Vicodin is still causing constipation. Last bowel movement was Monday at 3 AM. Is it safe to take an OTC laxative for this?

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Greetings.

Yes, You can take an OTC laxative with these medications and with a kidney stone. Increased fiber diet in the form of salads, fruits and vegetables also would be helpful.

Please feel free for your follow up questions.

Dr. Arun

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I'm taking Vicodin and Flomax for a kidney stone (diagnosed and prescribed by my local ER early Monday morning) and drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day, but the Vicodin is still causing constipation. Last bowel movement was Monday at 3 AM. Is it safe to take an OTC laxative for this?

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Greetings. Yes, You can take an OTC laxative with these medications and with a kidney stone. Increased fiber diet in the form of salads, fruits and vegetables also would be helpful. Please feel free for your follow up questions. Dr. Arun

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Gender: Male
Age: 37

Greetings.

Yes, You can take an OTC laxative with these medications and with a kidney stone. Increased fiber diet in the form of salads, fruits and vegetables also would be helpful.

Please feel free for your follow up questions.

Dr. Arun