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Listmembers: There have been several discussions of constipation problems and relief on the list. I do not recall any suggestions of using Colace (docusate sodium) 100 mg as a treatment. Docusate sodium is sold over the counter as "Stool Softener" in the generic form and is available with a laxative if needed. It comes in easy to swallow gel caps. The price (without laxative) is about $1.90 for 60 or $3.75 for 120 pills at WalMart. That figures out to about 3 cents per pill --- 3 to 6 cents per day at the label rate. The full label rate may not be needed. I have had a somewhat atypical problem for nearly 40 years that was not diagnosed correctly until about 8 years ago. Stool softener gel caps have been very effective. Doctors had previously tried everything from nitroglycerine to Valium to relieve the symptoms for the pain that originates behind my last rib on the right side when I am having problems. But remember, there is no substitute for drinking plenty of liquids in addition to medication and getting as much exercise as possible. Paul