Are there any prescription medications a doctor can give for constipation?

I cannot afford the Miralax over the counter. I know there is also Senekot S, but that is also too expensive for me. I know $20-30 a month may not seem that expensive, but it is when you are barely making ends meet as is.

If anyone knows if there are any prescription anti-constipation meds, I'd appreciate it. I take Colase, but that only acts as a stool softener.

My mother was the worst constipated person in the world. There were times when she'd go for weeks without a BM. The Dr told her just to get some OTC, Citrucel, Phillips Milk of Magnesia or any one of them. What you are lacking is fiber in your system.

Jan

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I was reccommended to use a product called "Nature's Secret- SuperCleanse". It is actually a cleanse but my doctor said for my condition I could use it long term. It has been a God-sent. I've been on it close to 3 months and maybe 2-3 days I didn't go in all that time. In fact for the first time I go MORE than once a day certain days. Vitapal.com I think sells it the cheapest. It is under 12 dollars but that should be enough for at least 2 months. You can take up to 6 a day. Once you go a few times a day you back off. Currently I only take 2 and am doing fine. The bottle comes with 200.

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Thanks, everyone