Do I need to eat before taking lactulose?
Question posted by Scrappy69 on 1 Oct 2017
Last updated on 2 October 2017
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Windchimes123
2 Oct 2017
Hi scrappy,
My two cents...
Plan your day around the medication if it is new to you.
The onset of action is 8-12 hours so take it when you will be free to go to a bathroom until you know how it will affect you.
Best wishes
:-)
Stephen Treloar
3 Oct 2017
I totally agree, lactulose can be savage..
Stephen Treloar
2 Oct 2017
Lactulose can be taken without regard to food.
Scrappy69
2 Oct 2017
Thank you
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