Laxative Pills Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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  • stomach cramps

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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    If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • nausea
  • burping
  • diarrhea

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • excess body acid
  • low amount of potassium in the blood
  • involuntary muscle contractions
  • elevation of proteins in the urine
  • metabolic alkalosis, an acid-base imbalance of the blood

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • osteomalacia, or softening of bones
  • melanosis, or discoloration of the lining of the colon
  • bloody urine
  • inflammation of the skin due to an allergy
  • itching
  • arthritis
  • a skin rash
  • weakness and wasting of the body
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