Need Advice re: Constipation Relief

[cba51]

Have struggled throughout tx with borderline constipation. Prune juice has managed to keep me "going" up until recently when it became necessary to take codeine to suppress violent & prolonged daily coughing attacks which would leave me exhausted and in pain from the convulsing.

Since starting the codeine I am geting enough relief from the cough to make it through the remainder of tx,  however constipation has become a real problem.

Prune juice no longer does the trick and if it were not for the fleet enemas administered every other day I don't think I would ever have a BM

Can anyone recommend  a solution in the way of a safe and effective laxative?

Thanks

Big Al

[jmjm530]

Supplemental fiber and antacids, esp ones containing magnesium and alumnium can interfere with ribavirin absorption so best not take them within 2-3 hours of the ribavirin.

[scratchinghead]

hmmm.
I'm learning so much about other human beings from this forum. Up until a month ago, I thought women never farted.

[Forseegood]

that poopreport site was twisted...in more then one way. you sooo crazy!

[GoofyDad]

You're funny, Scratch-head!!!

http://www.poopreport.com/Ask/Content/spring.html

[scratchinghead]

You're welcome! After all, we are all just floaters in the toilet bowl of life, looking for friends to rafter with. . . .

[cba51]

Thank you for all the great advice!
I am looking forward to a nice soft log smiling back at me in the toilet bowl.