Think of it as less goes in, less comes out. Fewer bowel movements can be normal ( even as few as three per week ), but experiencing hard stool, difficulty passing stool, bloating, abdominal pain, or incomplete evacuation would be considered constipation
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If side effects become limiting, the dose can be reduced or adjustments can be made to meal timing, hydration, or accompanying medications