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    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    8/13/2016 11:33:41 AM

    Reviewer: NewYorker4U, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I felt sluggish and did not have castor oil on hand. So I bought Magnesium Citrate in order to get rid of that 'sluggish' feeling in my glut. Took the cherry flavor (yuck...I did not see the normal lemon/lime flavor at my local drug store) before I went to bed. By 6:30 the next morning, I was running to the bathroom. I went about 5-6 times throughout the day. When taking this laxative, al ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    1/24/2016 4:00:28 AM

    Reviewer: 13-18 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    well, if you dont mind running to the toilet 7-10 times in the span of a few hours, or the salty fruity taste, or the fact it makes your booty burn, then this stuff isn't too bad. clears you right out if you've been backed up. on a side note, it's best to drink with a glass of water, and also don't breathe through your nose. good luck on your journey!

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    5/24/2015 11:46:05 AM

    Reviewer: MM, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    The new grape flavor makes this treatment easier to stomach - the lemon flavor would literally turn me inside out just looking at the bottle!!!

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    8/19/2012 10:45:57 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I thought this was going to taste better after reading reviews. I drank the cherry and can't get rid of the horrible taste. I feel to sick to my stomach to even want to eat. Will be glad when this is over.

    Condition: Emptying of the Bowel
    8/8/2011 5:25:57 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:

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