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Is Docusate Sodium Safe During Pregnancy?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Ruth Coleman

Many women become constipated when they are pregnant, which can be due to several reasons. Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet is the first recommended treatment, but several medications can be used instead of changing the diet or used along with a diet change. Docusate sodium is one such medication.