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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I just had knee replacement surgery and I am on a lot of pain medication. That medication has led to constipation. I will at least four days at a time without a bowel movement. This medicine takes care of that within two hours. Just be sure you have plenty of time to be around the toilet before you take this because you're going to need that time.
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Reviewer: mikeningrid, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Tastes horrible works fine
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Reviewer: me, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This medication does what it says. I generally don't like taking 4 tablespoons at one time, though. Seems to work TOO well if you take the full dose. I usually take 2-3 tablespoons, and that gets the job done. As for the person who took 4 tablespoons at 6p, and 4 more tablespoons at 11a, you're not supposed to take more than 4 tablespoons in a 24 hour period. That might have been your
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Reviewer: Emma, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took MOM for the first time two nights ago (4 Tablespoons worth) around 6pm. Then the next day, I took 4 more Tablespoons worth around 11am and was in complete misery. I think part of it was my period started that same day as well. So, I was just cramping like crazy :( But, it worked and ended up getting a lot out. I would recommend this for anyone who is blocked up. But, afterwards and duri
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Reviewer: DCMomma, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It works but I wish it worked faster.
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