Laxative Danger

Almost $900 million is spent every year to buy laxatives in the United States of America. That is a lot of laxatives purchased! Laxatives are pretty much the first thing that comes to mind for most people when they are thinking about ways to relieve constipation. Laxatives are sold over-the-counter in every drugstore and pharmacy. Laxatives are so common and so often used that many people don't realize that laxative use can have serious risks.

There are several main kinds of laxatives using different methods to get the same result -- remove blockages in the intestine and colon. Each type of laxative contains different risks for the user. The three main kinds of laxatives are osmotic, bulk forming, and stimulant types of laxatives.