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A member asked:

I've read that if taking miralax (polyethylene glycol) longer than 3 months, may cause the bowel to stop working on their own when not taking the product anymore..true?

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False : Miralax (polyethylene glycol) adds water to the stool to make bowel movements easier with better regularity.

Dr Huffman agreed

Answered 6/25/2019

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