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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.
Bulk-producing laxatives increase the volume of the stool, and will both soften the stool and stimulate intestinal motility. Psyllium (Metamucil, Konsil) and methylcellulose (Citrucel) are examples of this type. The overall effect is similar to that of eating high-fiber foods, and this class of laxative is most suitable for regular use. Many primary care physicians suggest that patients try laxatives in this category before using saline or stimulant laxatives. Docusate (Colace) is the only representative example of the stool softener class.