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Can I eat this with Senna?
Liquorice root can interact with senna, and side effects like diarrhoea may be helped by simple food choices.
Also sold as Califig, Califig California, Lloydspharmacy Senna, Senokot, Senokot Max Strength, Valupak Senna. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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- Can I eat liquorice root products with Senna?
- No, avoid it. Do not have anything made with liquorice root while taking senna.
- Can I eat liquorice sweets with Senna?
- No, avoid it. Liquorice root does not mix well with senna.
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1 · What do you take?
Liquorice root can interact with senna, and side effects like diarrhoea may be helped by simple food choices.
Avoid anything made with liquorice root while taking senna. You can eat and drink most other things as normal. If you get diarrhoea, drinking plenty of fluids will help you stay hydrated.
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Foods to avoid with Senna· 4
Fine with Senna· 2
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Further reading on Senna
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