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Age limit to laxatives?

231 views 9 replies 6 participants last post by  AlwaysN4everAfter  
#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Sorry to be a bother... I was wondering if you had to be over 18 to buy laxatives and if not where you can buy them under 18 in the UK and what happens when you bring them to the counter (no self checkouts in many stores in my area). Anything on this?
 
#6 · (Edited by Moderator)
Not in New Zealand. I am over 18 but look quite young and they've never questioned me. There are no restrictions over their sale here, although you can only buy them in a pharmacy here.

EDIT: you should not take lax though. Should've said this before, but it is not worth it, it doesn't help you lose weight except for water weight, it fucks up your body and you get addicted and dependent on them.
 
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#8 ·
You shouldnt have any issues in most places. Although some states restrict caffiene pills. Thats the only thing i get carded for.

Also like others have said lax isnt something to depend on for post BP bloat. You build tolerance very very quickly.

But definitely take it if you need it!

I have gut issues not related to my disorder and theyre a lifesaver on bad weeks. (I get backed up over extreme stress/anxiety and cam become very very ill.)