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A 37-year-old male asked:

Gi put me on miralax (polyethylene glycol) 1cap/day for ibs-c. after a few months now having frequent/loose stools. should i wean off/taper my dose back or stop entirely?

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Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Wean: I would wean down slowly until diarrhea symptoms subside then stay at that dose

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Reduce dose and see your Doctor

Jun 21, 2014

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