Is it ok to take a probiotic with a laxative at the same time or will it reduce its effectiveness ?

[bringiton54321]

Thanks in advance.

[Eliana5]

I usually just take Senna on Saturday evenings and am going most of day on Sunday. I don't eat anything or even take my meds so no interactions. I just drink strong black coffee and apple juice known for their mild laxative effects. I don't know what laxative you take, I don't think there would be a problem. Are you able to contact your gastro or Doctor?

[bringiton54321 in reply to Eliana5]

The lavative I take is ‘ laxido’. If I take a stimulant laxative eg senna I am in agony with my visceral hypersensitivity. I’ve given up with docs/gastros as I have more success working it out on my own.

[Carlettejaque]

It won't reduce the laxatives from working but the probiotic will be ineffective. Much better to wait four to six hours before taking the probiotic.

[Kdw1]

Yeah it's fine to take laxatives with prebiotics I've started taking obifibre and i would take laxido also when needed it seems to help alot.

[diana16]

I think it's fine, I take probiotic in the morning and then laxido in the evening if I need it