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Stool softener is found among people who take Linzess, especially for people who are female, 60+ old , have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Miralax, and have Irritable bowel syndrome. This review analyzes which people have Stool softener with Linzess. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,320 people who have side effects when taking Linzess from FDA, and is updated regularly.
1 Saline laxatives act like a sponge to draw water into the colon for easier passage of stool. 2  Brand names include Milk of Magnesia and Haleyâs M-O. 3  Saline laxatives are used to treat acute constipation if there is no indication of bowel obstruction. Bulk-forming laxatives are fiber supplements that absorb water in the intestine and make the stool softer. 2  Brand names include Metamucil and Citrucel. 3  These agents must be taken with water or they can cause obstruction. 4  Stimulants like Dulcolax and Senokot cause rhythmic muscle contractions in the intestines.