Unlike many other types of laxatives, but similar to fiber supplements, docusate sodium draws water into the stool rather than to the interior of the intestine. Stool softeners don't work immediately.

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Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) are also used for chronic functional constipation, though there are some differences in how they’re used. In both ...

What to do? Monash says that kiwi may be a better first choice if you’re using fruit to treat your constipation, but prunes may be a viable option. Just try a small amount at first, see how your ...