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What is your approach to managing constipation in patients with chronic kidney disease?

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Nephrology · University of California, Los Angeles
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I would avoid magnesium- and phosphate-containing laxatives in patients with advanced CKD. Polyethylene glycol, lactulose, senna, or bisacodyl can be safely used in these patients. Linaclotide and lubiprostone can be used in refractory constipation.

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