I have constipation. Lactihep syrup (30 ml before sleeping) does not work for me for some reason. So my doctor changed it to looz (lactulose syrup) which causes severe itching near anus, scrotum while sleeping. Should I stop taking looz also? Any alternative of looz/lactihep?

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