What are the possible side effects of senna?
Although uncommon, allergic reactions to senna have been reported. Stop taking senna and seek emergency medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives. Prolonged use of senna has been reported to cause: • chronic diarrhea causing excessive electrolyte and nutrient loss, • worsened constipation after senna withdrawal (laxative dependency), • enlargement of the ends of the fingers and toes, and • pigmentation of the colon. Notify your doctor if the constipation does not improve after one week of treatment with senna. Other less serious side effects have also been infrequently reported. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience • abdominal cramping, • diarrhea, or • discoloration of the urine. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional about any side effect that seems unus
