Has anyone had to wean themselves off of laxative supplements after becoming dependent?

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For years I was taking the Cleansemore magnesium supplement by the brand RenewLife. I can't have a bowel movement w/out them.

My acupuncturist recently told me that if I continue taking laxative supplements, my bowels would be become dependent and it would become difficult to move my bowels without them. Well, I think I'm past that point...

She advised me to stop taking them but to slowly wean myself off instead going 'cold turkey'.

Has anyone had to do the same thing w/ their bowel-movement supplements? How did it work out for you?

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