"Many GLP-1 medications can cause constipation as a side effect," Meyer noted. One of the primary risks of laxative abuse is dehydration, said Perkins. If someone is turning to laxatives multiple times a week or on an ongoing basis, this can be a warning sign of laxative abuse, according to a family physician. "When you abuse laxatives, you decrease the time your body can absorb those nutrients, which can also cause vitamin deficiencies." Original article source: Doctors alert consumers to laxative abuse dangers and ‘warning signs’ amid ongoing drug shortage

Source: Fox News October 04, 2023 01:51 UTC