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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.
Emollient stool softeners are easier to use, but they lose their effectiveness with chronic administration. These drugs are best used for prophylaxis in a short-term setting, such as in patients receiving a postoperative narcotic prescription. Rapidly acting lubricants and laxatives, including over-the-counter products, are often used to treat acute and chronic constipation.