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A member asked:

I had an endoscope and colonoscopy 2 days ago and still have not had bowel movement. should i take miralax (polyethylene glycol). i had 3 polyps removed.

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Should be OK: As long as you are not having a lot of abdominal pain nor rectal bleeding, it should be ok. Everyone's intestinal transit time is different. If you are concerned about not going, the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) should be ok.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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